Vitamin B3 Can Reduce Risk of Skin Cancer

AUSTRALIA—A recent study conducted at the Dermatology University of Sydney found that vitamin B3 could help prevent or reduce your risk of skin cancer.

It is noted that over 2 million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer every year.

The study included 400 participants. The subjects were either given vitamin B3 or a placebo every day for 1 year.

The team found that those who consumed vitamin B3 every day for one year were nearly 25 percent less likely to be diagnosed with skin cancer. In addition, those who had pre-cancerous lesions saw a 20 percent reduction in the lesion size after 9 months of consuming vitamin B3.

According to study leader and professor at the Dermatology University in Sydney :

“This is the first clear evidence that we can reduce skin cancers using a simple vitamin, together with sensible sun protection. We hope that these findings can be immediately translated into clinical practice.”

The researchers noted that vitamin B3 is naturally found in meat, yeast, beans, and cereal.

If you are interested in reducing your risk of skin cancer, you might want to consider adding vitamin B3 to your daily diet.


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