Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: RESULTS: After 6 months later, there was a significant decline in body mass index, and fasting insulin and homeostatic model assessment (HOMA) values in all three groups. Moreover, in comparingson of changes in HOMA among the groups, the metformin- treated group showed significantly improved metabolic control and insulin sensitivity (HOMA) at the end of the study. There were no significant differences for changes of adiponectin, TNF-alpha, in all three groups after 6 months study. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Mustafa Akcam, Aslihan Boyaci, Ozgur Pirgon, Selcuk Kaya, Senem Uysal, Bumin N Dundar |
Journal | International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition
(Int J Vitam Nutr Res)
Vol. 81
Issue 6
Pg. 398-406
(Nov 2011)
ISSN: 0300-9831 [Print] Switzerland |
PMID | 22673924
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Adiponectin
- Cholesterol, LDL
- Hypoglycemic Agents
- Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
- Vitamin E
- Metformin
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Topics |
- Adiponectin
(blood)
- Adolescent
- Cholesterol, LDL
(blood)
- Fatty Liver
(diet therapy, drug therapy, metabolism)
- Female
- Humans
- Hypoglycemic Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Insulin Resistance
- Male
- Metformin
(therapeutic use)
- Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Obesity
(complications, metabolism)
- Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
(blood)
- Vitamin E
(therapeutic use)
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