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Niacin querry - drforget - ArchivalUser - 04-10-2012
Niacin in FA, inhibit lipolysis in adipose tissue !! is that right??I did not find that in kaplan notes..only Niacin decrease VLDL secretion to circulation !!
Thank you
0 - ArchivalUser - 04-10-2012
Yes, it is right.
Here is a link from wiki...but I've read it on other sources too
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niacin#Lipid-modifying_effects
0 - ArchivalUser - 04-10-2012
@psychmledr,
Thank you so much, I wanted to be sure because every where say it decrease VLDL without mentioning any thing about decreasing lipolysis...but now I understand...thank you my friend
0 - ArchivalUser - 04-10-2012
You're very welcome, drforget