The Indian Express•Mar 26
He took Vitamin B3 or niacin for longevity, landed in hospital with liver damage: Why you shouldn’t overdo supplements
A 42-year-old man began self-administering high-dose niacin or Vitamin B3 supplement because he had been reading on social media that it improves cholesterol and boosts longevity. Tests revealed his liver enzymes and blood glucose were elevated. In recent years, niacin — also known as vitamin B3—has re-entered the spotlight, this time not just as a basic nutrient but as a potential “anti-ageing” supplement.
