Are All Forms Of Niacin Created Equally?

If you've ever gone shopping for niacin, I am sure you've encountered the countless sea of niacin bottles facing you. Which one do you pick? Niacin has gained a lot of popularity lately because of its ability to lower cholesterol. What you might not know is that the word "niacin" is actually a blanket term that covers three slightly different chemicals. One of these chemicals is actually known for lowering cholesterol. The other two chemicals, however, may not lower cholesterol at all.