After skin cells are damaged, taking creatine or a form of vitamin B3 doesn’t seem to help them recover or become less aged, based on lab tests.

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Creatine and Nicotinamide Prevent Oxidant-Induced Senescence in Human Fibroblasts

Cross-Sectional Study

In Vitro

2021 Nov 16

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Creatine and Nicotinamide Prevent Oxidant-Induced Senescence in Human Fibroblasts

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DOI: 10.3390/nu13114102

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