Treating Lipid Abnormalities Beyond LDL - Washington Hospital ...
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HDL Targeted Therapies:<br />
Niacin<br />
1. Decreases <strong>LDL</strong>, increases HDL and reduces<br />
triglycerides<br />
2. Anti-inflammatory<br />
3. Decreases plasma FFA<br />
4. Increases homocysteine<br />
5. Increases uric acid<br />
6. Increases blood glucose<br />
7. Binds to DP2 receptor and causes flushing