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Does vitamin b3 reduce melanoma risk? if so, how much do you need to take?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

VitaminB3: VitaminB3 may be effective against non-melanotic skin cancers. To date it has not reduced melanoma risk

Answered 7/25/2014

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Dr. Donald Collins answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: There is no known treatment to reduce risk of melanoma. Reducing exposure to Ultraviolet radiation (sunlight and tanning) will help reduce risk. Good luck!

Answered 4/24/2015

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