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Crucial vitamin can ease symptoms of people suffering with deadly lung condition, research finds

Scientists have found that having a form of vitamin B3 helps to reduce inflammation in the lungs of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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04.12.2024, 16:26

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Sufferers of a deadly lung condition could improve their quality of life by taking a medical-grade dose of a crucial vitamin.

Scientists have found that having a form of vitamin B3 helps to reduce inflammation in the lungs of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Some 30,000 people die in Britain because of COPD each year, making it the third biggest killer disease.

The vitamin is found in trace amounts in dairy products and is sold as a supplement to improve heart health and combat fatigue.

In the study, in Copenhagen, 20 patients with COPD were given four daily B3 tablets containing much higher levels of the nutrient than that found in supplements.

In comparison to 20 COPD patients not given the tablets, those taking the B3 ‘significantly’ reduced inflammation cells in their lungs,.

Experts said the study is small and more research is needed. They also stress that patients should not experiment with vitamin B3 on their own, as this could be dangerous.

Consuming excessive amounts of the vitamin can lead to headaches, vomiting and heart palpitations.

New research has shown that vitamin B3 can help to ease symptoms for people suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (file photo)

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