Retinoic Acid Vitamin A Derivative Might Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Complications

Monday, June 16, 2014 - 15:50 in Health & Medicine

Obesity has become a worldwide epidemic and with it comes the potential for complications like Type 2 Diabetes. Researchers at the University of Montreal and CHUM Research Centre (CRCHUM) recently demonstrated the potential of retinoic acid (RA), a derivative of Vitamin A, in treating obesity and type 2 diabetes and preventing their cardiovascular complications.  read more

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