As we know, Harvard-trained fertility expert Dr. Aimee (“the egg whisperer”) is a big believer in taking a variety of health supplements to improve egg quality. One of those supplements is NAD+ booster Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes). Dr. Aimee made the case for NR on a recent episode of the Pregnantish podcast
Over the last couple of years, we’ve heard a slew of anecdotal reports claiming NAD+ IVs provide a variety of significant benefits (Link). What about consumer experiences with the new Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) IV? Here’s a frank, first person account from Bill Walker (also an oral NR consumer):
While we mostly focus here on oral vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews), there’s growing demand for raising NAD levels through NAD+ IVs. And, if you happen to be one of those who enjoy NAD+ IVs, you now have what might be a better alternative: Niagen+ (NR) IVs, which deliver NAD+ booster Nicotinamide Riboside “NR”. Whats the case for Niagen+ (NR) IVs over NAD+ IVs? Below are results of a clinical study comparing Niagen+ (NR) IVs and NAD+ IVs followed by related comments from Chromadex CEO Rob Fried (seller of Niagen+ (NR) IVs) at an August investor conference:
As we await clinical trial results to confirm individual claims about NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews), we’re always interested to see if there are any consistencies in consumer anecdotal reports. Today, we hear from Coach Beede who posted the following earlier today (reposted here with permission):
This is not the first time we’ve heard from someone claiming that vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) helped treat psoriasis. Gary Varvaro told us the same (Link). Some might find these claims plausible considering we’ve also heard from many others reporting remarkable skin benefits after taking NR (Link). Of course, until we have positive results from human clinical trials, we won’t know whether these claims have any credibility. That said, here is yet another powerful personal experience submitted to us by NR consumer Lawrence Lane:
We all know someone suffering from Long COVID. And, if you’re like me, you’ve been waiting patiently for results of the Harvard/MGH Long COVID clinical study (Details) evaluating NAD+ boosting supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Life Changing Anecdotes) as a possible treatment. So, what’s the status of the study? Chromadex CEO Rob Fried explained during an investor presentation at the end of August:
A few years ago, Dr. Oz shared that his mother was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. And, at the suggestion of Alzheimer’s expert Dr. Rudy Tanzi, Dr. Oz had his mom taking a variety of vitamins including NAD+ boosting supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Life Changing Anecdotes). In late July, Dr. Oz interviewed health and wellness expert Dr. Darshan Shah, asked which patients he prescribes NR to, and who benefits the most. Here’s what he said:
In early August, an article at the Brighter Side discussed a 2022 study suggesting that NAD+ booster Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Life Changing Anecdotes) may impact metabolic pathways involved in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. We covered the principal investigator on this study, Dr. Martens, and the results of his study here. So, what studies do we now have demonstrating NR might be helpful for Alzheimer’s patients?
During last week’s Huberman Lab podcast with Dr. Peter Attia, Dr. Andrew Huberman (FAQs) shared his current regimen of NAD+ boosting supplements Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes) and NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes). Here’s what he said:
For as long as I can remember, Dr. Peter Attia has been a vocal critic of NAD+ boosting supplements Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes) and NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes). But what would change his mind? Here’s what he said on the Huberman Lab podcast last week:
I started writing this site long ago because the world of NAD+ boosters was so confusing. I was sold on the need to take an NAD+ booster, but struggled to decide which one. During a recent Whitney Cummings podcast, the host and her guest (Fertility expert Dr. Aimee “The Egg Whisperer”) explained how they each individually arrived at a decision:
For those interested in improving egg quality and fertility chances, you’ve probably heard Harvard-trained fertility specialist Dr. Aimee’s (“The Egg Whisperer”) enthusiasm for NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (Reviews). And, while Dr. Aimee is no longer trying to get pregnant herself, she takes NR nonetheless. Below she explains why on the Whitney Cummings podcast:
A few years ago, a surprising study showed that a large majority of the top 22 NMN brands sold on Amazon contained much less NMN than advertised (Link). Fast forward to mid-2024, a new study has found similar results (and only one NMN brand from the two studies overlapped). Here’s more from the 2024 NMN study:
As you know, there are a number of ways to raise your NAD+ levels. Most consumers choose oral supplements Nicotinamide Mononucleotide “NMN” (FAQs) and/or Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). Some choose an NAD+ IV (FAQs). And then there are others who choose an NAD+ injection. Here’s a submission from Joan Vignocchi that will hopefully benefit others:
During a recent episode of the Tara Lipinski podcast, fertility expert Dr. Aimee (aka “The Egg Whisperer”) was asked to explain NAD+, and why it’s important for everyone. Here’s what she said (transcript and video below):
The number of consumers claiming extraordinary skin improvements from vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (Reviews) continues to grow. The latest comes from Ryan Schroder (a PhD in Biochemistry):
We’ve heard from many consumers claiming all sorts of benefits after taking NAD+ boosting supplements Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (Anecdotes) and Nicotinamide Mononucleotide “NMN” (Anecdotes). More and more, we’re hearing from pet owners sharing their NMN pet anecdotes. Here’s the latest from a cat owner:
We’ve recently heard many consumer anecdotes claiming extraordinary skin improvements after supplementing with oral vitamin Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). And, since fellow B3 vitamin Niacinamide/Nicotinamide has long been a staple of prominent skin creams, our remarkable Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” consumer anecdotes might not be terribly surprising. We’ll, of course, have to wait for the results of human trials for an answer. In the meantime, a new NR skin cream was recently introduced by a South Korean company. How does that NR skin cream compare to Niacinamide/Nicotinamide creams?
From yesterday’s Chromadex (sellers of Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews)) earnings call:
From yesterday’s Chromadex (sellers of Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews)) earnings call:
While some position NAD+ boosters Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) and NMN (FAQs) as anti-aging supplements, NAD+ expert and NR consumer Dr. Charles Brenner (FAQs) goes to great lengths to focus on more realistic expectations. Here’s what he said on the Genius Life Podcast earlier this week:
You’ve likely heard the acronym, N. A. D., but you don’t really know what it means. Well, you’re not alone. Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, what? To add to our challenge, NAD scientists often struggle to explain it themselves. But, this week, on the Genius Life podcast, NAD+ scientist Dr. Charles Brenner (FAQs) made it a little more accessible:
Back in 2020, Dr. Charles Brenner (FAQs) joined The Genius Life podcast to discuss NAD+, and vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). At the time, Brenner addressed specific safety concerns. This week, during a return visit, Brenner offered new comments on a clinical trial he’s particularly interested in:
Consumers often wonder whether they can raise their NAD+ levels by simply eating certain foods rich in NAD+ precursors. Unfortunately, NAD+ precursors like Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes) and Nicotinamide Mononucleotide “NMN” (FAQs and Anecdotes) are only found in trace amounts in food:
We know that NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes) improves sleep in mice. But what about humans? The following are a number of anecdotes from consumers claiming to have experienced sleep benefits from NR supplementation:
Over the years, we’ve heard some remarkable anecdotes from consumers claiming skin benefits from taking NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). Could there be some basis for these claims? NAD+ expert Dr. Charles Brenner (FAQs) shared some news on this very topic during an appearance on the Darin Olien podcast this week:
You might have read the many life changing anecdotes we have from consumers taking NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes). But how do NAD+ scientists describe their own NR experiences? Here’s what Dr. Charles Brenner (FAQs) said on a podcast last month:
As you probably know, there’s a lot of Niacin in Western diets. So, when a new, potentially concerning Niacin study was published last week, the media sounded the alarm, and word spread quickly. Furthermore, those taking NAD+ boosters Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes) and/or Nicotinamide Mononucleotide “NMN” (FAQs and Anecdotes) began to wonder whether they, too, were at risk. But, as it turns out, there are some serious flaws in this whole narrative.
We’ve written a lot about ongoing clinical trials testing NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) for Parkinson’s patients. Fortunately, Chromadex (NR sellers) CEO Rob Fried gave the following update on those trials at an investor conference earlier this week:
A common question consumers have is how much Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes) to take daily. During an appearance on “The Story of a Brand” podcast, Chromadex (sellers of NR) CEO Rob Fried offered the following:
While obvious to some, many consumers often wonder whether the supplement they’re taking is positively impacting them. If the latter is you, you might find the following useful. During an appearance on “The Story of a Brand” podcast, Chromadex (sellers of NR) CEO Rob Fried had some advice for those taking vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes) and wondering if it’s working:
During his appearance on this week’s “The Story of a Brand” podcast, Chromadex (sellers of NR) CEO Rob Fried described his own experience taking NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes). Here’s what he said (podcast and transcript below):