Vitamin B3 May Prevent Inflammation

GEORGIA —A recent study conducted at Georgia Regents University and published in the journal Immunity found that consuming vitamin B3 (niacin) could help prevent inflammation.

The study analyzed mice; the researchers noted that their bodily functions are very similar to humans. The mice were given vitamin B3; the researchers analyzed the connection between this vitamin and their immune cells.

The team found that the vitamin helped push immune cells into anti-inflammatory mode. When these anti-inflammatory molecules are created they transmit signals to T cells, which are white blood cells that play an important role in the immune system that fight off inflammation and infections. Inflammation is associated with arthritis, heart disease, cancer, and other chronic diseases.

According to WebMD, Vitamin B3 (Niacin) is found in many foods, including:

·         Meat and poultry

·         Fish (tuna, salmon)

·         Eggs

·         Avocado

If you are interested in minimizing your risk for several illnesses associated with inflammation, you might want to consider adding vitamin B3 to your daily diet.

Have a great day.