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The effects of nicotinic acid on serum lipids have been studied in rats. Significant decreases in serum triglyceride and cholesterol were observed in fasted rats 4 hours after oral administration of nicotinic acid. Greater reductions in triglyceride occurred than in cholesterol. In addition, in another study, oral or parenteral administration of nicotinic acid significantly inhibited fat-induced chylomicronemia.
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