In a groundbreaking study by the University Medical Center Utrecht’s Center for Translational Immunology, researchers have unveiled critical insights into why some people suffer from chronic pain after an initial injury or inflammation. This research, led by Hanneke Willemen, PhD, and Niels Eijkelkamp, PhD, is a significant stride in the medical community’s understanding of pain management. The study highlights that inflammation, the body’s primary response to injury and pathogens, is a key driver of pain. Interestingly, the research also reveals that nicotinamide riboside, a form of vitamin B3, has been effective in alleviating persistent pain in mice. This finding suggests … Continue reading Utrecht Research Sheds Light on Chronic Pain Transition and Potential Vitamin B3 Therapy