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Resistin

•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

Resistin (also known as adipose-tissue-specific secretory factor) is a peptide hormone secreted by adipose (fat) tissue. Its role in human physiology may be related to inflammation and increased production of LDL-C.

Last Updated:October 13, 2024

Research Snapshot

2,800 participants in 7 trials

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C2 outcomes

D5 outcomes

Examine Database: Resistin

Intervention	Grade	Evidence	Effect
Vegan Diet	D	Participants: 275	No effect
Ketogenic Diet	C	Participants: 17	Moderate Increase
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	D	Participants: 30	No effect
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Vitamin C		Participants: 80
Chromium		Participants: 20
Melatonin		Participants: 16
Fish Oil		Participants: 54

Vegan Diet

No effect

Ketogenic Diet

Moderate Increase

Niacin (Vitamin B3)

No effect

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Resistin

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