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Article: NAD+ Metabolism in Health and Disease: Review

NAD+ Metabolism in Health and Disease: Review


Synopsis

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is a molecule that helps enzymes in energy reactions and is also used by other enzymes involved in DNA repair, cell signaling, and regulating cell health. Research shows NAD+ can help protect the brain, fight certain infections like Candida glabrata, and may even extend lifespan in ways similar to calorie restriction. Nicotinamide riboside (NR), a recently discovered form of vitamin B3 that the body can turn into NAD+, can raise NAD+ levels without the side effects linked to high doses of other vitamin B3 forms, making it a promising therapy option.

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Trends in Biochemical Sciences

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NAD+ Metabolism as a Therapeutic Target for Age-Related Metabolic Diseases: Review

SynopsisNAD+ is a central redox cofactor, but its role in activating sirtuins—a family of NAD-dependent proteins that optimize mitochondrial function—has made it a focus of longevity research. Beca...

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