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Do NAD+ supplements   Nicotinamide Riboside  “NR” ( FAQs ) ( Anecdotes ) and NMN ( FAQs and Anecdotes ) promote cancer growth? Well, despite their various disagreements, this is one issue NAD+ experts   Dr. David Sinclair   and   Dr. Charles Brenner   appear to agree on in regards to their favorite NAD+ boosting supplements: PhD Scientists / NAD+ Experts: Dr. David Sinclair on NMN: Does NMN Stimulate Cancer Growth? Dr. Charles Brenner on NR: What are Pre-Clinical Studies Saying about Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) and its Impact on Cancer? “We Think that Higher NAD Status is Really Important for Prevention of Cancer” Medical Doctors: Dr. Hoffman M.D. on NR: “I’m Going to Keep Taking it, Keep Recommending it” Why He Recommends NR to Patients “I Take NR. I Don’t Think It’s Going to Give Me Cancer”  (11/2021) Clinical Trials for NR and Cancer: The Effect of Exercise and Nicotinamide Riboside Muscle Health and Insulin Resistance in Survivors of Childhood Cancer Nicotinamide Riboside on Mitocho

I recently posted   an article detailing the importance of niacinamide   (aka, nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3 or niacin) for healthy mitochondrial function and cellular energy production, and how it can help reverse obesity and leaky gut, and prevent neurodegeneration, kidney disease and heart failure. Here, I’ll review several additional conditions that can be prevented and/or treated with this inexpensive and readily available supplement. More Niacinamide Is NOT Better, There’s a Goldilocks’ Dose Keep in mind that the dosages used in the research studies discussed below do vary widely, but as a rule, I only recommend taking small doses of 50 milligrams of niacinamide three times a day. This dosage has been shown to optimize energy metabolism and boost NAD+ levels, which are foundational for everything else to work. It can be taken four times a day if you space them out. Take a dose as soon as you get up, before going to bed, and twice evenly spaced between those times. The proble

High levels of niacin, also known as vitamin B3, have been shown to contribute to cardiovascular disease in a recent study. The 2024 study out of the Cleveland Clinic, published in Nature Medicine , determined there is a delicate balance between too much niacin and just enough—a sort of Goldilocks effect. Niacin used to be a first choice for lowering LDL, or “bad,” cholesterol. However, as observed by the Cleveland Clinic team, too much niacin creates a byproduct known as 4PY. This product circulates within the bloodstream and is associated with a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiac events. Additionally, 4PY was shown in preclinical studies to trigger vascular inflammation, damaging blood vessels and eventually leading to atherosclerosis. The researchers discovered this by examining data from 1,162 patients who had experienced major cardiovascular events. Just under half of the patients (442) were female. Initially, the team sought common markers that could lead to c

Introduction Niacin, niacinamide, and nicotinamide are different forms of vitamin B3, also known as niacin or nicotinic acid. These forms of vitamin B3 are often used interchangeably, but they have unique properties and benefits that make them distinct from one another. In this article, we will discuss the differences between niacin, niacinamide, and nicotinamide, and the benefits and drawbacks of each. Niacin: Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is an essential nutrient that plays a vital role in energy production, DNA repair, and cell signaling. It is water-soluble and is not stored in the body, which means that it must be obtained through the diet or supplementation. Niacin is used to treat a variety of conditions, including high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. It has been shown to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides while increasing HDL (good) cholesterol. Niacin is also effective in reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke. However, niacin is also kn

In an era where technological advancements are revolutionizing every aspect of our lives, ChatGPT emerges as a beacon of innovation, especially in the realms of learning and efficiency. I was really surprised that 61% of you disagreed with me on the value of ChatGPT, even though I believe  the article I wrote  was well balanced and had an accurate description of the concerns and strategies to mitigate these concerns. But most of you did not see it that way. Many may not remember that technology has been a lifelong passion of mine and I am an early adopter. I took my first computer programming class in 1968 and was first on the internet in 1978, long before the web began. I started my website in 1997, before Google even existed. I recognized that the internet was the greatest innovation in history at that time, which is why I started my website so early. I grabbed a ChatGPT account on the first day it was available in November 2023, because I recognized that it eclipsed the internet in