Tag Archive for 'Vitamin B3'

Niacin is an essential micronutrient fortified in food staples beyond dietary requirements. Image credit: Ferrell et al., doi: 10.1038/s41591-023-02793-8.

Breakdown Products of Excess Vitamin B3 May Contribute to Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Feb 21, 2024 by News Staff

Despite intensive preventive cardiovascular disease (CVD) efforts, substantial residual CVD risk remains even for individuals receiving all guideline-recommended...

Oba et al. report the detection of uracil, one of the four nucleobases in ribonucleic acid, in aqueous extracts from Ryugu samples. Image credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center / JAXA / Dan Gallagher.

Scientists Find Vitamin B3 and Uracil in Samples from Asteroid Ryugu

Mar 22, 2023 by News Staff

An international team of researchers has detected nicotinic acid (also known as vitamin B3 or niacin) and uracil, one of the four nucleobases in ribonucleic...

The study’s primary finding is that chronic oral supplementation with 1,000 mg per day of NR is a well-tolerated and effective strategy for stimulating NAD+ metabolism in healthy middle-aged and older humans. Image credit: Arek Socha.

Nicotinamide Riboside Improves Blood Pressure and Arterial Health, Mimics Caloric Restriction: Study

Mar 29, 2018 by News Staff

A study published in the journal Nature Communications indicates that when people consume a form of Vitamin B3 called nicotinamide riboside (NR) daily,...

Williams et al show that dietary supplementation with a single molecule (vitamin B3 or NAM) or Nmnat1 gene therapy significantly reduces vulnerability to glaucoma by supporting mitochondrial health and metabolism. Image credit: Mizianitka.

Vitamin B3 Protects Mice from Glaucoma, Study Finds

Feb 20, 2017 by News Staff

Vitamin B3, also known as niacin and nicotinic acid, prevents eye degeneration in glaucoma-prone mice, according to a study published in the Feb. 17 issue...