Scientific studies & consumer anecdotes about healthier living by reversing NAD+ decline (for information purposes only)

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Nestlé Health Explains N.A.D. and Makes the Case for Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)

As we’ve discussed previously, Nestlé Health (a subsidiary of Nestlé) recently introduced a new product containing Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) in partnership with Chromadex. Since then, Nestlé has launched a vigorous campaign to educate the general public about N.A.D. and NR in an effort to accelerate consumer adoption of its various new Celltrient products. At RaisingNAD, we’re always on the lookout for content that explains NAD and NR in plain, non-scientific English — even if it comes from an advertisement. So, here’s some key quotes from a Nestlé “Sponsored Article” in Newsweek:

10 Most Popular Posts

As the share price of Chromadex increased dramatically this week, many investors learned about Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) for the first time. The following are RaisingNAD’s most popular blog posts of the last year:

Should You Take Breaks from Vitamin Supplement Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)?

In response to a Twitter question this weekend from Bill Walker about whether it’s beneficial to take breaks from vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews), Dr. Charles Brenner (who discovered NR as an NAD precursor vitamin) said the following.

Should Those Suffering from Parkinson’s Disease Supplement with Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)?

We know that one of the world’s top Alzheimer’s experts recently initiated clinical trials testing vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) on human patients. But what about Parkinson’s disease? Both Dr David Sinclair and Dr Charles Brenner agree that there’s good reason for clinical trials testing NAD boosters on those suffering from neurodegenerative diseases. So, what’s the latest? Dr. Brenner (NAD expert and discoverer of NR as an NAD precursor vitamin) made the following comment on Twitter earlier this week.

PODCAST: Family Physician on Her Experience Taking Nestle’s New Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) Product

Last week, Dr. Noelle Reid, a family physician and founder of Trinity Health and Wellness Medical Group joined the NutraCast Podcast (embedded below) to build awareness for Nestlé Health’s new initiative “Age-Associated Cellular Declin‪e‬” and its related Celltrient brand. While Dr Reid is compensated for her role as a consulting physician for Nestlé’s Celltrient, she clearly understands and appreciates the importance of Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). The following are key podcast quotes.

At 43, the NFL’s Tom Brady Appears to Defy Aging. Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) May Have Something To Do With It

At the age of 43, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady won his 7th Super Bowl last night. How does he continue to excel at such a high level into his 40s when most NFL athletes have long retired? The New York Times says it’s “Through Genetics, Luck or ‘Prehab“. But NAD boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) may also be playing a role. See HERE.

Cornell Vet Prof on Vitamin Supplement Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) for Pets: “theoretically NR should be very safe and very likely has benefit”

Last week, Cornell University hosted a webinar entitled Bone Appétit: Is Your Pet’s Nutrition the Key to Health, Wellness, and Longevity? (video embedded below). Since we’ve heard numerous anecdotes from people who’ve fed supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) to their pets, I was curious if the panel (which included the Chief Veterinary Officer at Nestle Purina) had done any work in this area. It seemed plausible considering that another Nestle division Nestle Health recently launched a new brand with NR as a key ingredient.

NAD Explained in 5 Tweets

While not yet well known or understood by the general public, the NAD system is crucial to all of our lives. NAD expert Dr. Charles Brenner (who discovered Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) as an NAD boosting vitamin supplement) explained NAD in a handful of Tweets earlier today:

Why Are There So Many Clinical Trials to Test Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) in People?

If you’re focused on maintaining your NAD levels, you should be aware that simply eating a healthy diet may not be enough. And since your NAD system can also be disturbed by inflammation, aging, and conditions of metabolic stress, there’s a case to be made for supplementation with Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). Dr. Charles Brenner (who discovered NR as an NAD precursor vitamin) made that case in a recent Twitter thread and also explained the abundance of ongoing clinical trials testing NR:

“NMN Converts to NR (Nicotinamide Riboside) before entering cells”

Much to the disappointment of Dr. Charles Brenner, the supplement NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes) remains incredibly popular. Dr Brenner, who discovered Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes) as an NAD precursor vitamin has repeatedly made the case against NMN arguing that it “makes no sense“. In response to some Twitter questions this week, Dr Brenner said the following:

“Virtually every disease that we associate with aging is also associated with reduced NAD levels”

Chromadex CEO Rob Fried joined Late Night Health Radio this week to discuss NAD and NAD boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). The following are key quotes:

Do You Need to Refrigerate Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)?

In response to a Twitter question, Dr. Charles Brenner who discovered Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) as an NAD precursor vitamin said the following about NR and whether you need to refrigerate:

Anecdote #15: “the feeling that I’m just kind of impervious to colds is the single most astonishing thing”

We’ve heard some incredible stories here from consumers impacted by supplementing with Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). Who can forget Mark’s story about his successful battle with epilepsy? What about Shelly overcoming Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)? The anecdotal evidence appears endless. Now comes a remarkable submission from Igor V (please consider sharing your own NAD+ supplement experience below):

Harvard Alzheimer’s Expert Explains Why “I Religiously Take Tru Niagen” (Nicotinamide Riboside “NR”)

In a mid-November podcast appearance, Harvard neuroscientist and Alzheimer’s expert Dr. Rudy Tanzi made a compelling case for supplementing with Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). This week, he joined host Linda Cooper on “The New 100 Longevity Campaign” and shared even more. The following are key quotes.

“You Surely Will See Human Studies with Benefits of Oral NR (Nicotinamide Riboside)”

While there’s significant anecdotal evidence suggesting that Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) positively impacts human health, many are still waiting patiently for results of an extraordinary number of clinical trials studying the potential benefits of boosting NAD. While we wait for results, Dr. Charles Brenner (who discovered NR as an NAD boosting vitamin) added to the suspense with a response to a question on Twitter yesterday.

Former Pro Athlete Gabrielle Reece on Supplementing with Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)

As mentioned in “Here’s Why I Take Vitamin Supplement Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)“, I’m often skeptical of paid celebrity spokespeople promoting just about anything. That said, I found former pro volleyballer Gabrielle Reece’s comments on her latest podcast about supplementing with Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) somewhat believable:

Why Do I Take NAD Booster / Health Supplement Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)?

Since launching this site in mid-2020, the goal has been to learn as much as possible about NAD boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) in order to determine whether to take it myself. I had MANY questions. What’s NAD? How does elevating NAD levels improve my health? Is NR the best way to elevate NAD. levels? Who else takes NR? And the list goes on. So, I started this quest for answers with a very basic question:

New POD: Dr Brenner Addresses Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) Supplement Safety Concerns

Earlier this week, City of Hope’s Dr. Charles Brenner (who discovered Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) as an NAD boosting vitamin) joined The Genius Life Podcast with Max Lugavere to talk all things NAD and NR. You may recall we covered Dr Rudy Tanzi’s (Harvard professor / Alzheimer’s expert) appearance on the same podcast in mid-November. As usual, Dr Brenner delivered with some actionable comments explained in plain English.

Anecdote #14: “My only regret is that I ever let her Niagen lapse before she was admitted to rehab. That will never happen again”

We’ve heard some incredible stories here from consumers impacted by supplementing with Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). Who can forget Mark’s story about his successful battle with epilepsy? What about Shelly overcoming RLS? The anecdotal evidence appears endless. Now comes a story from Dennis Smith. Kudos to him for sharing his very personal story (please consider sharing your own NAD+ supplement experience below):

Anecdote #13: How Has Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) Impacted Your Life? Recovery, Skin, & More

We’ve heard some incredible stories here at RaisingNAD from consumers impacted by supplementing with Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). Who can forget Mark’s story about his successful battle with epilepsy? What about Shelly overcoming RLS? The anecdotal evidence appears endless. Now comes a 75-year old named Ed. Here’s his remarkable story (please consider sharing your own NAD+ supplement experience below):

Nestlé Health Ramping Up Marketing of New Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) Drink Mix

The folks at Nestlé Health Science (a subsidiary of Nestlé) are clearly interested in NAD. In September, they launched a new site focused on NAD and a new drink mix containing key ingredient Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) in partnership with Chromadex. We reviewed the new drink mix HERE. Today, we can start to see Nestlé’s Celltrient marketing efforts taking shape:

Anecdote #12: A 77-Year Old Physician Attributes Improved Skin, Return of Natural Hair Color to Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)

We’ve heard some incredible stories here at RaisingNAD from consumers impacted by vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). Who can forget Mark’s story about his successful battle with epilepsy? What about Shelly overcoming RLS? The anecdotal evidence appears endless. Now comes a 77-year old physician named Ted with a remarkable story about better skin, the return of natural hair color, and increased strength (please consider sharing your own NAD+ supplement experience below):

Chromadex CEO: “Nestlé is Very Bullish on Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) and its Benefits” (VIDEO)

Chromadex (Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews)) management presented at the Benzinga Small Cap Investor Conference today. CEO Rob Fried and CFO Kevin Farr packed a lot into their 10-minute pitch on NR. Key quotes and video presentation below.

The Case Against NMN

Last week, Dr Charles Brenner — who discovered Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes) as an NAD boosting vitamin — did a podcast interview where he explained why taking NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes) “makes no sense”. This comment reminded me of a “Tweetorial” Dr Brenner posted on Twitter earlier this year.

VIDEO POD: Expert Explains Why NMN “Makes No Sense”, Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) is the Best of the NAD Boosters

In a video podcast interview last week, City of Hope’s Dr. Charles Brenner — who discovered Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) as an NAD boosting vitamin — fielded a host of questions from a New Zealand trained MD. While there’s lots of science here, there’s also lots of accessible information. The following are 4 key takeaways (video interview embedded below).

PHOTOS: Examining Nestlé’s New Energy Drink Mix Containing Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)

In September, Nestlé Health Science (a subsidiary of Nestlé) launched a new site with a focus on the role NAD decline plays in the aging process. The company then introduced an energy drink mix containing NAD booster Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) in partnership with Chromadex. How is this new product being positioned?

Chromadex CEO: “There is an Undisputed Relationship between Elevated NAD Levels and Mitochondrial Function”

In an interview with Longevity Technology last week, Chromadex CEO Rob Fried discussed the strategy and challenges of selling Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) throughout the world. The following are key quotes:

VIDEO: Chromadex CEO Answers Key Questions on Taking Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)

Chromadex CEO Rob Fried joined The Big Biz Show for the second time in a month to discuss Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews), COVID studies, and frequently asked questions from NR consumers. Key quotes:

VIDEO: Star Neuroscientist Takes Nicotinamide Riboside (NR); Starting Clinical Trials for Alzheimer’s & COVID

Dr Rudy Tanzi is a Harvard neuroscientist, Director of the Genetics and Aging Research Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital, pioneer in identifying genetic markers for Huntington’s and Alzheimer’s diseases, Chair of the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund Research Leadership Group, and author of several best selling books. This week he joined The Genius Life Podcast with Max Lugavere (video embedded below). The following are key quotes on upcoming human trials, why he supplements with Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews), and why he increased his dose during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hong Kong Billionaire Li Ka Shing Supplements with Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)

We know that Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-Shing is a savvy investor. He’s reportedly made $10B+ on an early investment in ZOOM (ticker: ZM). But does he use ZOOM? We don’t know. What about his investment in small-cap Chromadex? Does he personally take their supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews)?

OPEN SECRET: The New England Patriots Believe in Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)

On yesterday’s earning call, Chromadex was asked about demand from sports teams for its NAD boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). Management responded with the following (courtesy of the Motley Fool):

Anecdote #11: “Our Niagen Baby”

We’ve heard some incredible stories here at RaisingNAD from consumers impacted by vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). Who can forget Mark’s story about his successful battle with epilepsy? What about Shelly overcoming RLS? The anecdotal evidence appears endless. Now comes airline pilot Dave Crouse with a story that should brighten your day and encourage you to never lose hope (please consider sharing your own NAD+ supplement experience below):

Anecdote #10: Was Bill’s Pet Cat Cured With the Help of Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)?

We periodically hear stories of people feeding their pets NAD boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). Chromadex CEO Rob Fried did so to help save his dog. Michael announced plans to do so recently and came here to RaisingNAD seeking dosing advice. Now comes Bill Walker with a remarkable story of NR possibly saving his cat (please consider sharing your own NAD+ supplement experience below):

Chromadex CEO: Phase 3 Study on COVID-19 & Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) Recruiting Underway

Chromadex CEO Rob Fried joined The Morning Show with Ken Lanphear late last week. As with every media interview he’s involved in, we learned a bit more about Nicotinamide Riboside‘s “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) possible impact on COVID-19 patients. And while he’s encouraged by progress toward treatments for those infected with COVID-19, he’s concerned about progress toward a vaccine. The following are key quotes:

Coffee vs. Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)

Many people love drinking coffee. It makes them feel energized. But how does it compare to the energy from supplementing with NAD boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews)? Here’s how Chromadex CEO Rob Fried explained it in media interviews last week:

Chromadex CEO on Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) Helping Fight COVID: “It Very Well Might”

Chromadex CEO Rob Fried joined the “Mottek on Money” radio show yesterday. His concluding message on flagship product Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews): “…the growth has been fairly dramatic and we expect it to continue as more people become aware of how taking this thing can impact your health, help you to heal, help you to grow, help you to have more energy, and essentially help you to age.” The following are other key quotes (link to podcast below).

INTERVIEW: Chromadex CEO on Multiple Studies Showing Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) Helps Fight COVID-19

Chromadex CEO Rob Fried joined the Big Biz Radio Show last week. The following are key quotes about NAD boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews):

Expert Says Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) Key in Study Showing Reduced COVID-19 Recovery Time

Harvard’s David Sinclair and City of Hope’s Charles Brenner often talk about NAD boosters as potential help for those fighting COVID-19. A new Phase-2 clinical study suggests they may be correct. The study focused on patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 symptoms who received the standard of care in combination with a nutritional protocol including Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). Below is a concise explanation of the study – and, more important, NAD expert Dr Brenner’s take on the findings (see the last line).

Anecdote #9: A Year Without Epileptic Seizures – Thanks to Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)

Months ago, Mark Molinaro shared a remarkable story here at RaisingNAD about his successful battle fighting epilepsy. He attributes his success to NAD boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). You can read his story HERE. This past weekend, Mark celebrated a year without seizures with the following comment (please consider sharing your own NAD+ supplement experience below):

Nestlé Health Launches Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) Energy Drink Mix

In another sign of their interest in NAD, Nestlé Health Science (a subsidiary of Nestlé) just launched “Celltrient™ Cellular Energy Drink Mix“. The product “contains the NAD boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). Their pitch:

MD and Anti-Aging Expert: Taking NAD Boosters “Crucial”

Dr. Sandra Kaufmann is Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia at Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, FL. On the side, she founded an Anti-Aging Institute and is author of The Kaufmann Protocol: Why We Age and How to Stop It. She recently wrote a post on NAD — but left lots of questions on NAD boosters unanswered. Fortunately, thanks to her many podcast appearances we can piece together what she really thinks.

Nestlé Health Science Launches New Site with NAD a Major Focus

Earlier this month, Nestlé Health Science (a subsidiary of Nestlé) launched a new site to track the latest research on aging. One key site focus is the role NAD decline plays in the aging process. In the very short video embedded below, Nestle does a good job of explaining NAD:

PODCAST: Dr Hoffman Explains Why He Recommends Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) to Patients

Dr. Ronald Hoffman MD often talks about taking NAD boosters on his Intelligent Medicine radio show. A few days ago, he devoted a segment to new pre-clinical research on Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). Key quotes:

How Much Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) Should You Feed Your Pet?

We know that lots of people give their pets Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) (Reviews) hoping to improve their health. But how much should you give them? In response to this very question posted in the comments section at RaisingNAD, the Chromadex (Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs)) Scientific & Regulatory Affairs team gave the following advice.

INTERVIEW: Is Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) Safe?

If the New England Patriots take Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews), one would assume it’s safe. That said, in an interview this week with NUTRAIngredients USA, NAD expert Dr. Charles Brenner offered further evidence:

At Investor Conference, Chromadex Explains NAD

Small-cap public companies typically use investor conferences to pitch their stories in brief. Chromadex (Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews)) did so at the LD Conference yesterday. One can assume they were targeting an audience of non-scientists. Here’s how they explained NAD:

Which NFL Team Swears By B3 Vitamin Supplement Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)?

We know that regular folks take NAD boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) and experience incredible results. But Chromadex management (sellers of NR) often say in interviews and on earnings calls that many professional teams and athletes take their supplement too. Unfortunately, they’ve never identified which teams or athletes they’re referring to. But with a little effort we now have an answer — and no doubt every other team and athlete on the planet will find this information incredibly useful.

How Do You Know if Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) is Working?

Some see tangible results within a few weeks to a few months. For others it takes longer. Some of those impacted report life-changing results. If not obvious, how can you or your doctor measure the impact of taking Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews)? An expert weighs in:

Does Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) Help with Recovery from Knee Injury?

Here’s what Dr. Charles Brenner — who discovered Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) as an NAD boosting vitamin supplement — said on Twitter about NR and recovery from knee injury a few days ago:

UK Retailer Introduces Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) with Unusually Long List of Potential Benefits

Chromadex recently launched its NAD booster Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) in the UK in partnership with Superdrug. Chromadex CEO Rob Fried talked about the launch HERE. The Superdrug TRU Niagen product page explains NAD and provides an unusually expansive list of its potential benefits.

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