Aspirin vs. niacin flush: tiny study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT01275300
First seen Feb 18, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This small study looked at whether taking aspirin can block the uncomfortable flushing (redness and warmth) that niacin causes. Nine healthy adults took either aspirin or a placebo for five days, then a dose of niacin. Researchers measured flushing-related chemicals in their blood and urine. The goal was to understand how aspirin might reduce this side effect.
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University of Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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