Millions of Americans take niacin supplements daily, also known as vitamin B3, to boost energy, slow aging, and support overall health.
However, B3 may be hijacked by cancer cells to make them more resistant to chemotherapy, a new study suggests.
Popular Anti-Aging Vitamin Linked to Reduced Chemo Effectiveness in Pancreatic Cancer
A popular NAD-boosting supplement made pancreatic cancer cells more resistant to chemotherapy in lab and animal models.
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Cara Michelle Miller
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Cara Michelle Miller is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. She covers both health news and in-depth features on emerging health issues.
Prior to taking up writing, she taught at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC for 12 years and led communication seminars for engineering students at The Cooper Union.
