• Effectiveness

  Can't tell (for ARTERIOSCLEROSIS)
• Effectiveness

  Major (for high triglycerides)
• Side effects

  Mild (burning sensation in skin)
• Adherence

  Always
• Burden

  Not at all hard to take

Dosage: 1000 mg Daily

Advice & Tips: Burning sensation is called flushing and is a common side effect. Taking at bed time and avoiding late night snack s of spicy foods, chocolate, and hot beverages minimizes the effects. You usually sleep right through them.

Cost: < $25 monthly

• Effectiveness

  Slight (for high cholesterol)
• Side effects

  Moderate
• Adherence

  Usually
• Burden

  Somewhat hard to take

Dosage: 1 other Daily

Cost: < $25 monthly

• Effectiveness

  Can't tell (for atherosclerosis)
• Side effects

  Mild
• Adherence

  Always
• Burden

  Not at all hard to take

Dosage: 500 mg Daily

Cost: < $25 monthly