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 Supplementation and Exercise Are Safe and Feasible in Childhood Cancer Survivors: Clinical Findings

Objectives To evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of a remote telehealth exercise program, with or without NR supplementation, on improving glucose homeostasis and muscle health in adult childho...

Nicotinamide Riboside Supplementation Reduces Oxidative Stress and Enhances Mitochondrial Function in Chronic Kidney Disease Immune Cells: Clinical Findings

Objectives To investigate the effects of NR and CoQ10 on oxidative stress, inflammation, and mitochondrial function in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Journal Clinical Journal of the A...

The Effects of NAD+ Boosting on Cold-Stimulated Brown Adipose Tissue Activity: Clinical Findings

Objectives To investigate whether NR stimulates brown adipose tissue in humans. Journal The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism Key Outcomes NR supplementation had no effect on cold...

Nicotinamide Riboside Supplementation Modestly Improves Body Composition & Sleeping Metabolic Rate: Clinical Findings

Objectives To investigate the effects of NR supplementation on insulin sensitivity, mitochondrial function, and other metabolic health parameters in overweight and obese volunteers. Journal The Am...

Nicotinamide Riboside Enhances Muscle Growth and Fiber Density in Chicken Embryos: Preclinical Findings

Synopsis Researchers injected nicotinamide riboside (NR) into fertilized chicken eggs to study its effects on muscle growth. NR increased the weight, length, and width of the pectoral muscles in c...

The Effects of NAD+ Boosting on Glucose Metabolism or Hormone Response: Clinical Findings

Objectives To test whether NAD+ precursor supplementation with NR affects β-cell function, α-cell function, and incretin hormone secretion as well as circulating bile acid levels in humans. Journa...

High-Dose Nicotinamide Riboside Supplementation Is Safe and Effective: Clinical Findings

Objectives To test the safety of NR supplementation and its potential to improve insulin sensitivity and other metabolic parameters in obese, insulin-resistant men. Journal The American Journal of...

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...

NAD+ in Aging, Metabolism, and Neurodegeneration: Review

SynopsisNAD+ is a coenzyme essential for energy production, redox reactions, and as a partner for enzymes like sirtuins and PARPs. Its levels change with age, and altering its production or usage c...

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...