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Healthy Aging & Longevity

Nicotinamide Riboside Restores A More "Youthful" Circadian Rhythm In Mice

A new preclinical study published in Molecular Cell, out of Northwestern University, found that boosting NAD+ levels with nicotinamide riboside (NR) could turn back the clock on cellular aging in m...

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Liver Disease

NAD+ Liver Depletion is Linked to Alcohol-Related Liver Disease in Humans

A new study recently published in Hepatology Communications  and conducted by investigators from The University of Birmingham, its affiliated hospital, and the University of Iowa, found that NAD+ l...

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COVID/Long-COVID

Inflammation: A Double Edge Sword in Immunity

The latest research suggests NAD+ may play a central role in regulating inflammation for an effective—but targeted—immune response to dangerous pathogens such as the Coronavirus.

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Alzheimer's Disease

Increasing Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+) with Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) Reduced Neurodegeneration, and Increased Lifespan in Preclinical Model

The human body is composed of cells in the trillions. Each cell relies on a resource molecule called NAD+ for the generation of energy we know as ATP. This energy helps cells perform their unique f...

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Scientist using a microscope to study immune cells, demonstrating NAD+ research in immune health.
COVID/Long-COVID

What is the Link Between NAD+ and Your Cells’ Innate Immune Response?

Just like our planet is mustering up the resources to fight the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, so too do our cells need energy to support cellular repair. NAD+ may hold the key to support...

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Microscopic view of mitochondria in heart muscle tissue, representing NAD+ effects on heart health.
Cardiovascular Disease

New Study Deepens Link Between Heart Failure and Mitochondrial Health

The heart is a hard-working muscle. Each day it beats approximately 100,000 times without any breaks. It’s been estimated that over the course of an average lifetime, the human heart will beat more...

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Newborn infant symbolizing NAD+ research on postpartum recovery, fertility, and maternal health.
Reproductive Health

First Study To Measure Postpartum NAD Levels Is Out Now

New moms don’t need scientists to tell them that postpartum is stressful. As if bringing a new life into the world isn’t hard enough, moms have to adjust to an ever-changing body and new identity w...

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Methylation

What the Science Says About B3 Vitamins and Methylation

You spend enough time reading up on B3 vitamins, you’ll inevitably come across a bunch of terms that start with methyl: methyl group, methyl donor, methylation. But before you get caught up in the ...

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Liver Health

NR Shows Potential to Reduce Fatty Liver in People

A clinical study conducted at the University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University Hospital and the University of Iowa has provided the first human evidence of the potential for nicotinamide riboside (N...

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Brain MRI scans symbolizing the impact of NAD+ on brain health and neurological function.
Alzheimer's Disease

Two Experts Weigh In On Energy and Brain Health

Most of us are aware there are steps we can take to support the health of our hearts, teeth, eyes, and other vital organs. But when it comes to our brains, we’re often stumped.

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Doctor measuring patient's blood pressure to illustrate nicotinamide riboside (NR) benefits for cardiovascular health.
Cardiovascular Health

Early Clinical Research Shows NR May Lower Blood Pressure to Support Cardiovascular Health

Over the last several years there has been an influx of research started on nicotinamide riboside (NR) due to its unique mechanism for raising levels of the coveted compound nicotinamide adenine di...

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Woman running on a treadmill with EKG monitoring, highlighting NAD+ effects on metabolism and cardiovascular function.
Metabolic Health

Can Boosting Metabolism Affect More Than Just Your Waistline?

Metabolism is often thought of as the way our bodies process the foods we eat. We’ve all heard that a “slow” metabolism may lead to weight gain and that those people who never seem to struggle with...

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Holographic image of the human heart showcasing the role of NAD+ in heart health.
Cardiovascular Disease

Declining NAD and Matters of the Heart

Heart failure is a common and devastating chronic disease that occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood to support all the body’s organs. While some medications are available to treat heart f...

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Pharmacokinetic/Safety

The Various Stages Of Clinical Trial Testing And What They Mean to Consumers

Clinical trials in humans are essential to substantiating the health benefits of supplements. They provide important scientific evidence of effectiveness and safety. But how do researchers know wha...

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Female scientist studying DNA sequences under a microscope, focusing on NAD+ in Alzheimer's research.
Alzheimer's Disease

NR Promotes Mitochondrial Health and Protects Against Alzheimer’s Disease in Multiple Preclinical Models

Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic condition in which a person’s cognitive functions, such as memory, language, and mood, decline with increasing age.

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