IL6 and atherosclerosis: The explained mechanisms for reduced atherosclerosis and improved insulin sensitivity are: decreases the accumulation of oxidized lipids and reduces oxidative stress in the arterial wall; decreases inflammation (i.e., TNF-α, interleukin 6 (IL-6), CRP); decreases blood glucose and lipids (i.e., triglycerides (TG), cholesterol) [17].