Vitamin B3 Might Improve Peripheral Artery Disease
A common B vitamin might make walking easier for people with a chronic arterial condition, according to recent research. Investigators at Northwestern University and University of Florida conducted a preliminary clinical trial to investigate the effects of nicotinamide riboside, a form of vitamin B3, on patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD is a chronic circulatory condition affecting arteries in the legs, leading to decreased walking ability.
Participants who took nicotinamide riboside for six months showed significant improvement in their walking endurance, increasing their timed walking distance by more than 57 feet compared to those who took a placebo. Although more research is needed, the results suggest that nicotinamide riboside may aid in energy generation within muscle cells, potentially alleviating symptoms of PAD.
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nature/articles/s41467-024-49092-5
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