A study recently published in JAMA Dermatology has found that nicotinamide, a derivative of Vitamin B3, is linked to a reduction in non-melanoma skin cancers in people who have already had skin cancer.
This was a significant study, 34,000 veterans, who had previously been diagnosed with skin cancer. Researchers found those who took 500 mg of nicotinamide twice a day for at least a month after being diagnosed with their first skin cancer had a 54% reduced risk of developing another skin cancer compared to those who didn’t take the supplement. It was also associated with a 14% overall reduction in the risk of getting future skin cancers.
Nicotinamide (B3) has anti-inflammatory properties and can help skin cells repair themselves after UV damage.
Takeaways:
- 500 mg is a very high dose so it will be sold as a stand alone supplement.
- Taking a B complex supplement is essential for your overall health. So most won’t need to take such a high dose, but most DO need a B complex.
- Check your label to make sure it has “Niacin” or B3.
- Also be sure the B vitamins are “Methylated”. It will state this on the label. If not, don’t buy it. 50% of the population has the MTHFR gene, so chances are you don’t know if you have it or not. Play it safe and buy methylated B vitamins.
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