We have often heard that a diet rich in antioxidants is the key to preventing Alzheimer's. Now there is evidence that niacin or vitamin B3 also lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's by 80 percent.
In a study to test how much niacin or vitamin B3 may exert its effects on Alzheimer's, researchers from the Rush Institute for Healthy Aging in Chicago, United States, counting diet and mental prowess 3,718 older people over a period of 9 years.
From there it is known, compared to only obtain 12 milligrams of niacin per day, they were getting 22 milligrams of niacin daily in the diet has a 80 percent lower risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.
It is not known exactly how the connection mechanism of niacin for brain health. However, previous studies showed that niacin or vitamin B3 is essential for neuronal signaling receiver.
It is advisable to consume niacin each day about 14 to 16 milligrams. Head of the institute researcher, Martha Morris, said that is not harmful to consume more than it is. Be reminded, the best results were seen in those taking niacin or vitamin B3 is obtained from foods, not from supplements.
Therefore, he recommends to people of all ages to increase intake of niacin can be made from chicken and salmon.
