Healthy eyes and good vision are essential throughout life. It is widely known that we need vitamin A and other antioxidants. In addition, several B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, and B12) play different biological roles in maintaining eye health and protecting against damage caused by free radicals and oxidative stress. This is highlighted in a review article published in Clinical Ophthalmology, in which the authors also discuss eye diseases such as AMD, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and dry eyes.
A lot of evidence points in that direction. Higher doses of nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B, may also prevent the recurrence of common skin cancers. The effect is even greater if vitamin B3 supplementation is started immediately after the diagnosis has been given, according to a large population study published in JAMA Dermatology.
Several B-vitamins need to be converted into other forms before they are activated for a wide range of functions. However, enzyme defects, alcohol, medication, and aging processes can make this difficult. The form of vitamin D that we produce from the sun or get from supplements is also inactive, and factors like obesity, aging processes, and a lack of certain minerals can make it difficult to make the active form. Conversion of vitamin K1 into vitamin K2 requires a well-functioning gut flora. Optimal utilization of Q10 requires a specific selenium compound. This means that an inability to activate vitamins and Q10 can result in chronic fatigue, many serious diseases, and in the worst case, early death.
According to a study published in BMC Psychiatry, increasing one’s intake of vitamin B3 may improve mood and reduce or even eliminate suicidal thoughts. It is important to note, however, that vitamin B3 is primarily found in protein-rich foods, and a plant-based diet may increase the risk of deficiency. Additionally, stimulants, genetic factors, and aging can make it harder to utilize B3 from the diet, because B3 must first be converted into its active form, NAD, which is important for energy metabolism, mood, and mental balance.
Vitamin B3, found in protein-rich foods, is important for energy metabolism, circulation, and protection of nerve cells. Getting enough vitamin B3, combined with drinking green tea that contains a specific antioxidant, appears to provide additional protection for nerve cells. This suggests that the combination of vitamin B3 and green tea may protect against the development of Alzheimer’s disease through synergistic effects, according to a study published in GeroScience.
Vitamin B3 deserves a lot more attention because of its key role in cellular energy metabolism, the brain and nervous system, our mental health, and our circulatory system. In the cellular powerhouses, we find the derivate form of B3 called NAD, which gives an energy boost. According to a study published in StatPearls, studies suggest that vitamin B3 lowers the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, muscle atrophy, and various cancer forms. Many people have an increased need for the nutrient due to factors such as ageing, genetic variations, and poor utilization of the vitamin.
- and dangerous related disorders
Modern diets, soft drinks, candy, excessive alcohol intake, and obesity contribute to the fact that around one-third of the world’s population has developed fatty liver disease, often without realizing it. Over time, this increases their risk of liver inflammation, liver fibrosis (scar tissue), cirrhosis, primary liver cancer, and cardiovascular disease. It is well known that treating fatty liver disease requires dietary changes, although the results are often inadequate. According to a study published in Metabolism, vitamin B3 appears to have a therapeutic effect by influencing a genetic factor involved in the liver’s fat metabolism.
