Could Vitamin B3 Be the Key to Combatting Fatty Liver Disease?
- Mark
- May 21
- 2 min read
The Power of B Vitamins in a Drink This… Nutrient Drink
Drink This… nutrient drinks are precisely formulated to meet the personal nutritional needs of the individual, selecting from a range of 14 vitamins and minerals. These micro-nutrients, individually and in combination, help the human body function properly and combat conditions such as stress, lack of energy and brain fog.
One of the major micro-nutrients available for inclusion in a Drink This… nutrient drink is Vitamin B, a group of eight essential nutrients crucial for energy metabolism, brain function, and red blood cell formation.
What Is Fatty Liver Disease (MASLD)?
We’re always on the lookout for new knowledge about the nutrients that make up a Drink This… nutrient drink, and we were fascinated when we came across a piece of recent research which indicates that niacin (vitamin B3) could be of help in combating fatty liver disease.
About 30% of people worldwide are affected by metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD), a condition tied to obesity and type 2 diabetes that can quietly progress to liver damage. New research now points to a familiar vitamin that could help change that.
A team has identified a small molecule called microRNA-93 (miR-93) as a central driver of the disease. Their findings show that this molecule acts like a molecular switch that disrupts how the liver processes fat. Elevated miR-93 interferes with the liver’s ability to break down fat by blocking SIRT1, a gene that helps regulate energy use and fat metabolism.
150 FDA-approved drugs were screened to find compounds that could lower miR-93 and niacin, also known as vitamin B3, stood out as the most effective. In tests, niacin reduced miR-93 levels and reactivated the liver’s fat-burning pathways. As a result, fat accumulation in the liver dropped, and overall metabolic function improved.
Why Niacin (Vitamin B3) Stood Out
Niacin is already widely used to manage high cholesterol, which could make it an attractive candidate for repurposing. The team said, “Given that niacin is a well-established and safe medication used to treat hyperlipidemia, it holds promise as a candidate for combination therapies targeting miRNA pathways in MASLD.”
Read the Full Research
This is an area of active, evolving research, and it's well worth reading in full. You can explore the original write-up here:
Note: This article is shared for general information and interest only. It summarises emerging research into the clinical and pharmaceutical use of niacin and is not a claim about the effects of Drink This… products. Drink This… nutrient drinks are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you have concerns about your liver health or any medical condition, please speak to a qualified healthcare professional.
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