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Nicotinic acid acts by -

Inhibiting HMG-CoA synthatase

Inhibiting HMG CoA reductase

Decreasing absorption of cholesterol

High-Yield Explanation

Ans. is 'a' i.e., Inhibiting lipolysis o Niacin (Nicotinic acid) inhibits intracellular lipolysis by inhibiting hormone sensitive lipase --> intracellular FFA to liver --> triglyceride synthesis.

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