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