This Crucial Nutrient Can Increase Muscle, Decrease Fat, and Improve Blood Sugar Control

To piggyback off of yesterday’s email, I want to talk about a crucial nutrient that can increase your muscle mass, decrease body fat, and help control blood sugar levels…

Vitamin B3.

What is Vitamin B3?

Vitamin B3 comes in two forms, niacin and niacinimde.

Niacin is the simplest form of Vitamin B3, and helps in converting food into energy, improving cholesterol levels, and supporting cardiovascular health.

Niacinamide is the amide form of niacin, and is noted for its role in DNA repair, skin health, and anti-inflammatory effects.

I ranked niacinamide #3 on my list of 20 supplements that everyone should take.

Both are crucial for optimal health and come with a long list of benefits including:

1. Energy Metabolism: Vitamin B3 plays a crucial role in converting food into energy. It is a precursor of the coenzymes NAD+ and NADP+, which are critical for ATP production.

2. DNA Repair and Synthesis: Adequate levels of Vitamin B3 can support the maintenance and repair of genetic material, potentially reducing the risk of mutations and cancer.

3. Cardiovascular Health: B3 can improve cholesterol levels by increasing HDL (good cholesterol) and lowering LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides.

4. Skin Health: Vitamin B3 helps maintain healthy skin and is used to treat acne and rosacea due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

5. Anti-Aging: NAD+ levels decline with age. Supplementing with B3 can boost NAD+ levels, which is associated with improved mitochondrial function, reduced oxidative stress, and potentially extended lifespan.

Not only that, but a recent study suggests that getting enough Vitamin B3 can increase muscle mass, decrease fat, and help control blood sugar levels.

How Vitamin B3 Increases Muscle Mass, Decreases Fat, and Improves Blood Sugar Control

A recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition, Health, and Aging found that getting enough B3 is associated with increased muscle mass, strength, and decreased body fat.

This study looked at people age 40 and older, looking at their niacin intake, activity levels, and diet.

They also measured their strength, muscle mass, fat levels, bone health, insulin resistance, and the risk of sarcopenia (muscle loss).

They found that consuming more niacin was linked to:

• Stronger hand grip

• More muscle mass and less body fat

• Higher mineral content in bones

• Lower risk of sarcopenia

• Improved blood sugar control, particularly in people with diabetes

• Reduced insulin resistance

How Much Vitamin B3 To Take

For optimal health, I recommend taking 50 milligrams of niacinamide three times per day. Both can be beneficial, but I prefer niacinamide because niacin can cause flushing.

You may hear others recommending higher doses, but too much niacinamide can contribute to cardiovascular disease.

In addition to supplementation, grass-fed beef, mushrooms, and avocados are all rich in vitamin B3.

Pairing your vitamin B3 intake with other B vitamins, thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), and folate (B9), can further support mitochondrial function and overall health.

Until next time,

Kashif Khan

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