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August 8, 2005

Research: Other Research

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Question from Omaha, Nebraska, USA:

I would like to know about the usage of niacinamide to suppress of destruction of the beta cells in a newly diagnosed patient.

Answer:

From: DTeam Staff

Theoretically, it is beneficial, but clinical human research studies have not supported the theory. Big multicentered studies in Europe, entitled ENDIT, were negative.

SB