During a recent Reddit AMA (“Ask Me Anything”) on the NR SubReddit, NAD+ expert Dr. Charles Brenner (FAQs) offered some compelling anecdotal information he’s heard from consumers of NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes):
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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):
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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):
Back in April 2021, we heard from Kirk Carter who shared his extraordinary experience taking NAD boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Life Changing Testimonials). Two years later, we have an update. It gets better:
On at least three occasions (Anecdote #3) (#7) (#28), we’ve heard from consumers reporting that NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes) provided some relief from Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). Now comes NMN (FAQs, Anecdotes) consumer Ken Osborn with a similar story (submitted via our online form, and confirmed via email):
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You’ve probably read about 45-year-old Bryan Johnson (Bloomberg: How to Be 18 Years Old Again for Only $2 Million a Year). He sold a company to eBay and is now taking extreme measures to try to be physically and mentally 18 again. Among the 24 supplements he takes each day is NAD+ booster Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes):
If the Kardashians are interested, one can assume they smell opportunity. That appears to be the case with NAD+. Last year, Kourtney K. touted NR. She now appears to have soured on NR, and is currently embracing NMN. Separately, her sister Kendall loves NAD+ IVs. Are these science based decisions?
We’ve long known what Dr. David Sinclair says he feels from taking NAD+ booster NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes). Now we know what Dr. Charles Brenner (FAQs) believes he experiences from taking NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes). From last week’s “Making Sense of Science” podcast:
Once you decide to take an NAD+ boosting supplement, the next big challenge is deciding which one. The following is a list of people who take Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Life Changing Anecdotes). Perhaps this list will help you. We’ll continue to update it regularly:
While we await more conclusive evidence from clinical trials studying NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews), we have the luxury of consumers sharing their own personal experiences here at RaisingNAD. You can see the full alphabetical list of diseases and conditions impacted here. The latest consumer submitted anecdote comes from Phil L. who resides in Honolulu, Hawaii (please consider sharing your own experience below):
In compiling a wide-ranging list of anecdotes, we’ve learned that consumers take NAD+ boosting supplements Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) and NMN (FAQs) for a whole host of reasons. And while many of these consumers are convinced that NAD+ supplements are responsible for giving them relief from some very serious diseases and conditions, there are others who take NR or NMN as a preventative measure. One of those is Wall Street analyst Mitchell B. Pinheiro, Director of Research at Sturdivant & Company where he covers NR seller Chromadex (please consider sharing your own NAD+ supplement experience below):
While we await results of clinical trials, we continue to hear remarkable consumer anecdotes claiming significant improvements thanks to NAD+ boosting supplements Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) and NMN (FAQs). The latest anecdote comes from Ron Smith (please consider sharing your own NAD+ supplement experience using the form below):
We’ve heard some inspiring stories from consumers taking matters into their own hands and feeding their cats and dogs NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (Pet Anecdotes). Now comes Jackie with an equally remarkable story about the impact she believes NAD+ supplement NMN had on her ailing cat (please consider sharing your own NAD+ supplement experience using the form below):
Earlier today, a caller asked Dr. Drew for his thoughts on NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes) (Podcasts). Here’s what he said in response about NR and NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes) (video and transcript below):
During an interview last week, City of Hope’s Dr. Charles Brenner (FAQs) was asked about his daily supplement regimen. Of course, one would assume his regimen includes NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). Here’s what he said:
Without the existence of a commercial product specific to pets, many people are turning to NAD+ boosting B3 vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) to help improve the health of their cats and dogs. Here’s what scientists and pet owners are saying about their experiences with NR:
The anecdotal evidence continues to grow that NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) might be helpful to those struggling with fertility. We’ve already heard from a Harvard-trained fertility expert who recommends NR to patients. We’ve also heard from Dave Crouse (“Our Niagen Baby”) who believes NR was his family’s game-changer. Now comes Reddit member MuseAndMuse20 who started taking NR in August 2021 and just this past week shared a remarkable story that should give everyone struggling to have children some motivation to continue to pursue their dream:
We’ve heard from many consumers telling us remarkable stories of hair benefits thanks to supplementing with B3 vitamin Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). In particular, they report changes to their hair color, hair thickness, and speed of hair growth. Here are some examples (please consider sharing your own NAD+ supplement experience using the submission form below):
We’ve heard from many consumers telling us remarkable stories of their experiences taking B3 vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). While their anecdotes about skin transformation are remarkable, they’re not particularly surprising considering there’s already an NR skin care product on the market. That said, these consumer anecdotes are life-changing:
We continue to hear from people who believe their pets are benefiting from taking NAD boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). You can read those anecdotes HERE. The latest comes this week from dog owner Ben (please consider sharing your own NAD+ supplement experience using the form below):
During this week’s Huberman Lab Podcast, Harvard’s Dr. David Sinclair was asked what to expect from taking NAD+ boosting supplement NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes). Here’s what he said (please consider sharing your own NAD+ supplement experience using the submission form below):
On his most recent Huberman Lab Podcast, Stanford neuroscientist Andrew Huberman (FAQs) told Dr. David Sinclair about his sister’s experience taking NAD+ boosting supplement NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes) (please consider sharing your own NAD+ supplement experience using the form below):
Readers of this site have been kind enough to submit a remarkable number of reviews of their experiences taking NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs). Below is a simple list to help you quickly find what you’re looking for. Please consider sharing your own NAD+ supplement experience by filling out the form below. You’ll undoubtedly help others by doing so.
We’ve heard a number of anecdotes from consumers claiming that NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) helped reduce or eliminate their arthritis. One example is Coach AJ (Anecdote #20). And, of course, this is no surprise to some with knowledge of metabolism and aging that raising NAD levels can be helpful in the fight against arthritis. For those looking for more evidence of the NAD-NR-arthritis connection, the following is a personal story in a short but substantive video from “Stay on the Health Track” (YouTube 2.7k subs):
As part of her daily health and wellness regimen, reality star and entrepreneur Kourtney Kardashian just announced she takes NAD boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). Of note, there’s no evidence she’s being compensated for making the following glowing public endorsement. Here’s what she said yesterday on her site and on Twitter (please consider sharing your own NAD+ supplement experience below):
You may be quick to dismiss Mark Molinaro and his claim that Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) put an end to his devastating epileptic seizures. He doesn’t expect you to believe him either. But now he’s back with an anecdote about his dramatically improved liver and kidney blood test results which he attributes to an increase in his daily dose of NR (please consider sharing your own NAD+ supplement experience below):
When IVF didn’t work for Dave Crouse and his wife, they turned to NAD boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). After 3 months of NR supplementation (1000 mg daily), Dave’s wife conceived (“Our Niagen Baby“). Can the Crouse family experience be replicated? Well, Harvard-trained fertility specialist Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh AKA “The Egg Whisperer” has said the following on various podcasts including the ones below (videos embedded):
Many consumers have reported their skin transformed by vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). Some of the most striking examples: Gary’s psoriasis, Anne’s facial spots, and Mike’s younger and smoother skin. (This may explain why there’s a relatively new NR skin care product on the market.) In our latest reader submission, a 44 year-old female whose initials are LP explains in great detail how she believes NR has changed her life (please consider sharing your own NAD+ supplement experience below):
In response to yesterday’s blog post “Why are Scientists Particularly Focused on Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) and its Impact on Inflammation?“, a Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) consumer shared why he believes scientists might be onto something. His experience is similar to that of Chromadex CEO Rob Fried. The following is David Spaulding’s personal story (please consider sharing your own NAD+ supplement experience below):
On multiple occasions, we’ve heard that Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) can provide protection for the liver in conditions of metabolic stress. Our latest consumer reviewer clearly agrees. Here’s his story (please consider sharing your own NAD+ supplement experience using the form below):
While there’s much talk about new Chromadex paid spokesperson and Olympian Ryan Lochte and his claims that Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) helps him with recovery, repair, and energy, we at RaisingNAD are skeptical. We prefer to hear from people like Coach AJ/AJ/Angela J Nealy who receive nothing from stepping forward and sharing their experiences taking NR. And while Coach AJ isn’t an Olympic athlete, she did play in a Professional Women’s Tackle Football League! She’s also a retired Chemistry educator. The following is her story in her own words (please consider sharing your own NAD+ supplement experience using the form below):
Here’s what Chromadex CEO Rob Fried said about vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) and how it impacts his life on yesterday’s earnings call (please consider sharing your own NAD+ supplement experience below):
Over the last year, we’ve heard some incredible stories from readers impacted by taking NAD boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). While all of these stories are beyond extraordinary (especially Dave & Fertility, Mark & Epilepsy, Gary & Psoriasis), we’re seeing some remarkable consistency. Many people are reporting among other things: faster recovery, better sleep, improved skin, and the return of natural hair color. Today’s submission from Kirk Carter goes a step further (please consider sharing your own NAD+ supplement experience below):
Last week, we heard from Gary Varvaro who believes Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) helped cure his Psoriasis. Now comes a story from Donna about a friend suffering from Alopecia (see below). These anecdotes appear to add more credibility to the belief that NR can play a role in impacting those suffering from autoimmune diseases (please consider sharing your own NAD+ supplement experience below).
Last year, the NIH launched a pilot study “to test if the dietary supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) can improve immune system function in the blood and skin of people with mild to moderate psoriasis”. According to the study’s principal investigator Dr. Michael Sack, “as the disease (psoriasis) gets more advanced, it can affect the joints, so you can get arthritis. The chronic inflammation can have systemic effects. We’re trying to see in the mild to moderate disease range whether we can prevent (these effects on the entire body)”. The NIH study is expected to be completed on September 30, 2023. In the meantime, we’re fortunate to have the following remarkable submission received yesterday (please consider sharing your own NAD+ supplement experience below):
In numerous recent interviews (Here and Here), top Harvard Alzheimer’s expert Dr Rudy Tanzi discussed plans to initiate 2 human clinical studies using NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). In one study, Dr Tanzi will focus on Alzheimer’s patients. And in the other, which was posted on ClinicalTrials.gov earlier this week Dr Tanzi will focus on long-haul COVID patients experiencing persistent cognitive and physical symptoms. You may remember that Dr Tanzi knows a lot about NR through both personal supplementation (“I religiously take Tru Niagen“) AND his association with the NFL’s New England Patriots. As a result, many have been eagerly awaiting these two clinical trials. Here’s more on the COVID trial posted earlier this week:
What should you expect to feel from supplementing with Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews)? Do consumers tend to increase their dose over time? Here’s what Chromadex CEO Rob Fried said at the Oppenheimer Health Care Conference yesterday: