Nicotinamide Riboside Reverses Metabolic Dysfunction in Werner's Syndrome: Preclinical Findings

SynopsisWerner syndrome (WS) features premature aging and metabolic dysfunction, yet mechanisms remain unclear. This study found that loss of the WRN protein accelerates early fat cell formation in...

Effect of the Mediterranean Diet Supplemented with Nicotinamide Riboside, Pterostilbene, and/or Coconut Oil in ALS Patients: Pilot Clinical Findings

Objectives To assess the effects of a Mediterranean diet supplemented with nicotinamide riboside (NR) and pterostilbene, with or without coconut oil, on body weight, composition, BMI, and overall ...

Nicotinamide Riboside Enhances Restores Stem Cell Function in Aging Adipose Tissue: Preclinical Findings

Synopsis As people age, body fat redistributes, with less fat stored under the skin and more accumulating around internal organs—a shift linked to insulin resistance and metabolic decline. This pr...

Nicotinamide Riboside Protects Against Diabetic Kidney Disease: Preclinical Findings

SynopsisDiabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a leading cause of kidney failure, linked to inflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction. This study evaluated whether boosting NAD+ metabolism via nicotinam...

Nicotinamide Riboside Improves Insulin Resistance by Boosting Mitochondrial Function in Skeletal Muscle: Preclinical Findings

SynopsisHigh-fat diet-induced insulin resistance (IR) in skeletal muscle is linked to mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress. This study assessed whether nicotinamide riboside (NR) could re...

Nicotinamide Riboside and CoQ10 Supplementation May Support Kidney Health in Chronic Kidney Disease: Clinical Findings

Objectives To examine the effects of NR and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) supplementation alone for six weeks on physical endurance, work efficiency, and metabolic profile in chronic kidney disease (CKD) p...

Nicotinamide Riboside Protects Gut Nerve Health and Improves Gastrointestinal Transit in Diabetes: Preclinical Findings

SynopsisDiabetes causes systemic oxidative stress that often leads to nerve damage in the enteric nervous system, impairing gut motility and causing symptoms such as constipation or diarrhea. Using...

Nicotinamide Riboside Corrects Metabolic Imbalances and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Citrin Deficiency: Preclinical Findings

SynopsisCitrin deficiency (CD) is a genetic metabolic disorder caused by loss of the mitochondrial transporter CITRIN, which plays a role in the urea cycle and malate–aspartate shuttle. Patients wi...

Nicotinamide Riboside Supplementation Improves Fetal Growth Under Hypoglycemia: Preclinical Findings

Synopsis Nicotinamide riboside (NR), a form of vitamin B3 known for its metabolic benefits, may play an important role in glucose control during pregnancy. This study examined how NR affects blood...

Combination of Metabolic Cofactors and Nicotinamide Riboside Reduces Obesity and Insulin Resistance: Preclinical Findings

SynopsisObesity is a global health problem marked by excessive fat that often leads to metabolic issues like insulin resistance, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol levels, and metabolic synd...

Nicotinamide Riboside Enhances Brain Enzymes to Combat Alzheimer’s Pathology: Preclinical Findings

SynopsisSIRT3 is a mitochondrial enzyme that improves cell function. Deleting SIRT3 causes brain mitochondrial problems and worsens Alzheimer's disease (AD) features in mice, including insulin resi...

Nicotinamide Riboside Improves Fat Metabolism in High-Fructose-Fed Mice: Preclinical Findings

Synopsis High fructose intake can disrupt fat metabolism by causing resistance to a hormone called FGF21. In a preclinical study, mice given nicotinamide riboside (NR) alongside a high-fructose di...

Mitochondrial Targeting Inhibits Breast Cancer Stem Cells: Preclinical Findings

SynopsisMitochondria are vital cell components that generate energy, build essential molecules, and support cell signaling. In cancer, mitochondria often adapt to fuel tumor growth by supplying the...

Nicotinamide Riboside Supports Pancreatic β-Cell Function During Aging and Diet Stress: Preclinical Findings

SynopsisDisturbances in NAD+ metabolism have been linked to many age-related and metabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes. Pancreatic β-cells play a key role in controlling blood sugar, but how NAD+...

Increasing NAD+ Partially Restores Endothelial Cell Function Under Low Oxygen: Preclinical Findings

Synopsis Healthy endothelial cells (ECs)—which line blood vessels—are essential for forming new blood vessels, a process known as angiogenesis. Under low oxygen (hypoxic) conditions, cells activat...

Nicotinamide Riboside Shifts Human Fat Cells Toward Energy-Burning Beige Cells: Preclinical Findings

SynopsisBeige fat cells play key roles in organismal energy and metabolic balance. NR supplementation of human white fat cells derived from stem cells induced mitochondrial biogenesis and expressio...

Balancing NAD+ Deficits with Nicotinamide Riboside: Therapeutic Possibilities and Limitations: Review

SynopsisLow NAD+ levels have been linked to many health problems related to aging and lifestyle. Supplements with NAD+ precursors (vitamin B3 forms) may help, and nicotinamide riboside (NR) has sho...

Nicotinamide Riboside and Dihydronicotinic Acid Riboside Synergistically Increase NAD+ Levels: Preclinical Findings

SynopsisEukaryotic cells use multiple molecules as NAD+ precursors, but how they work together is unclear. This study identified dihydronicotinic acid riboside (NARH) as a new NAD+ precursor in liv...

Early-Life Nicotinamide Riboside Supplementation Protects Against Obesity and Fatty Liver: Preclinical Findings

Synopsis Nicotinamide riboside (NR), a vitamin B3 derivative and NAD+ precursor, is known for its anti-aging and metabolic health benefits, but its long-term effects when given early in life are l...

Nicotinamide Riboside Helps Prevent Obesity, Inflammation, and Fibrosis: Preclinical Findings

SynopsisNR supplementation was tested in young and old obese female mice to see if it reduces liver inflammation and fibrosis. In old mice, NR decreased weight gain, fat mass, and improved glucose ...