"This could cause a major change in treatment for infections alongside conventional antibiotics to help bolster patients immune system. "I would like to see in patient clinical trials but cannot see why this couldn't be used straight away in infected patients." < snip > ..... Prof Mark Enright, of the University of Bath, said: "Neutrophils are really the front line against infections in the blood and the use of nicotinamide seems safe at this dose to use in patients as it is already licensed for use.
C/EBPε mediates nicotinamide-enhanced clearance of Staphylococcus aureus in mice
FReepmail me if you want on or off my combined microbiology/immunology ping list.
My doctor prescribed Niaspan (prescription Vit B3) to manage cholesterol, it is good to know this information about other effects.
Eating a light snack before taking it will reduce the flushing, but after I have been taking it for awhile I hardly notice the effect anymore.
If you like the flushing effect, take it on an empty stomach and bite the pill breaking it up...Holi Mackerel Der Andy...