# Popular supplement has potential to increase risk of breast and brain cancer, new study finds

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/popular-supplement-has-potential-to-increase-risk-of-breast-and-brain-cancer-new-study-finds/
- Published: 2022-12-05T09:30:39-06:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Image credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com. Article by Alyssa Hui. Seasons – November 24, 2022. Many Americans take supplements and vitamins as a way to improve health, whether it be to build stronger bones, support the immune system or lower cholesterol levels. However, a new study led by the University of Missouri found a popular supplement may increase the risk of breast and brain cancer. The supplement is called nicotinamide riboside (NR) also known as niagen, a form of vitamin B3. […] Click here to view original web page at www.seasons.com