Nicotinamide Riboside Enhances In Vitro Beta-adrenergic Brown Adipose Tissue Activity in Humans

Objective

To investigate whether NR stimulates brown adipose tissue in humans.

Study Design

Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study in 8 healthy overweight and obese men and postmenopausal women

Dose

1000 mg

Duration

6 weeks

Key Outcomes

  • NR supplementation had no effect on cold-stimulated BAT activity.

Clinical, Metabolic HealthANAD Staff