Article: Of death, drugs, recalls, and arrogance.(Editorial)

To pique your interest, first let's start with the arrogance.

"Niacin (nicotinic acid) comes in prescription form and as 'dietary supplements.' Dietary supplement niacin is not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the same way that prescription niacin is. It may contain widely variable amounts of niacin--from none to much more than the label states. The amount of niacin may even vary from lot to lot of the same brand. Dietary, supplement niacin must not be used as a substitute for prescription niacin. It should not be used for lowering cholesterol because of potential very serious side effects." (My italics)

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