Vitamin nicotinamide riboside protects mice from diabetes complications
(University of Iowa Health Care) A naturally occurring vitamin, nicotinamide riboside, can improve metabolic symptoms and prevent peripheral nerve damage in mouse models of diabetes, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Iowa and the Iowa City VA Health Care System. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 27, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Nutrient Supplements in the Land of the Law of Unintended Consequences
In principle, the law that constrains the marketing of nutrient supplements in the U.S. is "DSHEA," or, the Dietary Supplement Health And Education Act (of 1994). In practice, the law of unintended consequences may exert an even greater influence.
I write this in the immediate aftermath of a meeting with an innovative nutrient supplement company for which I serve as a scientific advisor. My role involves reviewing research evidence, participating directly in new product formulations, and advising on needed research. The role, and the results of the collaboration, are quite rewarding -- and have produced at least one produ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - April 28, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Vitamin stops the aging process of organs
By administering nicotinamide riboside to elderly mice, researchers restored their organs' ability to regenerate and prolonged their lives. This method has potential for treating a number of degenerative diseases. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - April 28, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
FDA: No More Niacin Combos
(MedPage Today) -- Agency pulls plug on niacin plus statin and niacin fenofibric acid (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - April 16, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
FDA: No More Niacin or Fibrate Combos
(MedPage Today) -- Agency pulls plug on niacin and fibrate combos (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - April 15, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
FDA Pulls Approval of Niacin, Fibrate in Combo with StatinsFDA Pulls Approval of Niacin, Fibrate in Combo with Statins
The agency is withdrawing approvals of two drugs for combining with statins in treating dyslipidemia; they are already seldom used with statins following trials years ago failing to show much benefit. News Alerts (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - April 15, 2016 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Alert Source Type: news
A global increase in antioxidant defenses of the body may delay aging and its diseases
(Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas (CNIO)) The paper, published today in the journal 'Nature Communications,' offers a new view on the role of antioxidants in health and longevity. For the first time, scientists have enhanced the global antioxidant capacity of cells, leading to a delay in aging and to an increase in longevity. Research points to the use of drugs related to vitamin B3 as a possible method to delay aging and associated diseases. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - March 15, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
ChromaDex Lead Ingredient NIAGEN® Nicotinamide Riboside Receives New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) Status From the FDA
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Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - November 16, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Vitamin Prevents Skin Cancer: Only in Australia?Vitamin Prevents Skin Cancer: Only in Australia?
A phase 3 trial indicates that daily vitamin B3 prevents nonmelanoma skin cancer in high-risk patients. But experts wonder if it applies to other lands with different people. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - October 23, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Vitamin B3 Tied to Lower Risk for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer (FREE)
By Kelly Young
Edited by Susan Sadoughi, MD, and Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
Nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, is associated with reduced risk for developing nonmelanoma skin cancer among … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - October 22, 2015 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Vitamin B3 derivative cuts risk of new skin cancers
(University of Sydney) A year of treatment with nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, significantly lowered the risk of common, non-melanoma skin cancer in high-risk patients, according to University of Sydney research published today in the New England Journal of Medicine. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - October 21, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
New vitamin B3 pathway identified
A new vitamin B3 pathway that regulates liver metabolism has been identified by scientists. The discovery provides an opportunity to pursue the development of novel drug therapies for the treatment of obesity, type 2 diabetes and related metabolic diseases. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 6, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
BIDMC researchers identify new vitamin B3 pathway
(Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center) Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center have identified a new vitamin B3 pathway that regulates liver metabolism. The discovery provides an opportunity to pursue the development of novel drug therapies for the treatment of obesity, type 2 diabetes and related metabolic diseases. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - August 6, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
A promising new treatment for high triglycerides
When you think about fat circulating in the bloodstream, you might immediately think of cholesterol. But there’s another type of fat you shouldn’t ignore: triglycerides. As with cholesterol, high triglycerides can also increase the risk of having a heart attack. Existing drugs for lowering triglycerides aren’t that good at reducing heart attack risk. That’s why a report on a new way to lower triglycerides, published in today’s New England Journal of Medicine, is generating some excitement among cardiologists.
What are triglycerides?
Triglycerides are a type of fat that circulates in the bloods...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - July 29, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Gregory Curfman, MD Tags: Heart Health high triglycerides Source Type: news
ASCO: Vitamin B3 Derivative Cuts Risk for New Skin Cancers
(MedPage Today) -- Nicotainamide reduces nonmelanoma lesions by a fourth in high-risk patients. (Source: MedPage Today Primary Care)
Source: MedPage Today Primary Care - May 17, 2015 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
