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.
