Australia is the world's skin cancer capital, with two-thirds of Australians developing some type of skin cancer till the time they reach retirement age. It is the most frequent type of cancer and the most expensive in the healthcare system. Anything that can help reduce the burden of skin cancer is worthwhile to explore.
A study has evaluated the importance of vitamin B3 and its related products in reducing the risk of skin cancer. The study is essential for the Skin Cancer Treatment Market as it could help develop therapies for people suffering from the disease or products for people living in high-risk areas reducing their chances of contracting the disease.
The essential chemical one needs to know is nicotinamide (also known as niacinamide). Nicotinamide, often known as niacinamide, is a vitamin B3 derivative. It is the precursor of NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide), which is required for numerous physiological activities that aid in producing energy in cells. It can be found in nuts, fish, meat, cereals, and mushrooms.
An individual can also consume pellagra if they haven't obtained enough vitamin B3. Pellagra affects organs with high cellular energy requirements, such as the stomach, skin, and brain. Thus, resulting in what doctors refer to as the "4 Ds" - dementia, diarrhoea, dermatitis, and death. Recent research reveals that boosting diet with vitamin B3 may have a variety of benefits, notably for the skin.
Nicotinamide has been proven to restore cellular energy and improve DNA repair. Further, it also enhances the anti-inflammatory agent's function and modifies some of the local immunosuppression generated by UV radiation. Similar gains have been seen in small studies of kidney transplant patients. A group that is widely known to be at a higher risk of acquiring skin cancer.
Nicotinamide is also being used more frequently in cosmetics and skincare products. Several modest clinical trials have shown that niacinamide can help with wrinkles, excess pigmentation, redness, sallowness, and skin suppleness. Aged skin contains less nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. The assumption is that taking nicotinamide supplements can assist refill these levels, which can then help mend cellular malfunction. It is, however, only one of the sun safety pillars. Using sunscreen and UV-protective clothes, minimise sun exposure during the day and be vigilant of new or changing spots on the skin.