Extended-release Niacin Raises Adiponectin And Leptin
Effect | Increase |
Trial Design | Double blind |
Trial Length | 1-6 months |
Number of Subjects | 30 |
Sex | Male |
Age Range | 30-44, 45-64 |
Body Types | Obese |
Supplementation of niacin (1,500mg) in 30 men with metabolic syndrome over the course of six weeks appeared to increase serum levels of adiponectin (56%) and leptin (26.8%) relative to control, without influencing inflammatory biomarkers; despite the increase in adiponectin, insulin sensitivity deteriorated and blood flow (FMD) remained unchanged.