Are the effects of nicotinic acid on insulin resistance precipitated by abnormal phosphorous metabolism?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Nicotinic acid is a unique cholesterol modifying agent that exerts favorable effects on all cholesterol parameters. It holds promise as one of the main pharmacological agents to treat mixed dyslipidemia in metabolic syndrome and diabetic patients. The use of nico...

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Main Authors: AbuSabha Hatem S, Al-Shaer Moutasim H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-10-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
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Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/3/1/23