SaralnamaVitamin B3 supplement may reduce your risk of skin cancer, a new study reveals., researchers found that nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, could lower skin cancer risk by 14%. The study looked at over 33,000 US veterans. Those who took 500mg twice daily saw the most benefit. The effect was strongest for people who started right after their first skin cancer. It cut their risk of more cancers by 54%. The vitamin works best for squamous cell carcinoma. While promising, experts say to still use sunscreen and avoid too much sun. The study mainly looked at white men, so more research is needed for other groups. Nicotinamide is cheap and safe, making it an easy add-on for many people. (Updated 12 Oct 2025, 13:51 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Vitamin B3 supplement may reduce your risk of skin cancer , a new study reveals., researchers found that nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, could lower skin cancer risk by 14%
- The study looked at over 33,000 US veterans
- Those who took 500mg twice daily saw the most benefit