Some people may consider pizza to be a junk food, but it can be beneficial as a post-workout snack or meal if you use whole wheat crust and healthy toppings. Eating the right amount of carbohydrates and proteins after a workout can speed muscle recovery and help your body refuel so that you have more energy.
Niacin is a B-complex vitamin that at high doses lowers cholesterol. Doses of 2 to 3 grams per day added to prescribed statin drugs are a common practice, even among wholly unalternative doctors.
Approved uses for the drug include: 1  Lowering cholesterol in people with high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia). 2  Atorvastatin can reduce total cholesterol, LDL ( bad cholesterol ), ApoB cholesterol (another type of bad cholesterol), and triglycerides, as well as raise HDL ( good cholesterol ).s a statin, this drug works by blocking an enzyme that controls the rate of cholesterol production in the body. Atorvastatin calcium (Lipitor Â®) is a prescription medication used to treat various conditions related to heart disease.