Niacin Study

There is news today of a study evaluating the benefits of niacin supplementation.  This study was stopped early due to preliminary data evaluation showing lack of benefit.  The actual data from this study has yet to be release and will not be till the end of the year.  I will need to review the study design in greater detail prior to making any formal recommendations regarding niacin therapy.  This is available and I will have more information in the coming days.  There are other studies to date looking at niacin's benefit that have been positive and this trial is not expected to be the end-all, be-all answer.  In the meantime I recommend patients continue taking niacin (either by prescription or over-the-counter).  Please continue to check back for more information.

Pencol Pharmacy Evening Lecture

Here is a link to Pencol Pharmacy's next evening lecture on Mid-Life Wellness and hormone replacement.  It's a great option to gain some background information on these issues.

https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pencolrx.com%2Fuploads%2F235261302547533.pdf