Consumers often wonder whether it’s important to take breaks from supplements like Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). Years ago, someone asked NAD+ expert Dr. Charles Brenner (FAQs) about this very issue. And this weekend he gave a little more clarity:
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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:
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:
Once you’ve decided to supplement with NAD+ booster Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes), you might wonder what dose to take. If that’s the case, you might find this post helpful. And what about the new 1000mg version from Chromadex? Here’s how management explained it on last week’s earnings call:
During an ongoing Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything), NAD+ expert Dr. Charles Brenner (FAQs) was asked repeatedly to make the case for taking NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes). Again, keep in mind that Dr. Brenner takes NR daily. Here’s the Redditors’ questions followed by Brenner’s responses:
During the Q&A portion of last week’s presentation, Parkinson’s expert Dr. Charalampos (Haris) Tzoulis was asked if, based on his ongoing clinical trials studying vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes), he had any advice for consumers looking to prevent neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s. Here’s what he said:
As the popularity of NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) grows, so do the number of consumer questions. To answer many of these questions, we have the luxury of turning to Dr. Charles Brenner who discovered NR as an NAD+ boosting vitamin and who often shares his scientific, evidence-based opinions on various podcasts:
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):
When purchasing NAD+ boosting supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews), you have many decisions to make. Do you buy the 100mg capsules? 300mg? How much should you take daily? And when should you take it? During yesterday’s quarterly earnings call, the Niagen team shared what their internal team does:
Yesterday, NAD+ expert Dr. Charles Brenner was asked for advice on increasing dosage of Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). The questioner was interested in moving from 300mg to 600mg per day and wondered if he should take two capsules at once or one each at different times during the day. Here’s what Dr. Brenner 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:
If you’ve decided to take supplement NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes) over Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes), Dr David Sinclair has some advice for you. While we’ve never seen him recommend a specific NMN brand, he periodically offers dosage advice. He posted the following this past weekend on Twitter:
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):
Last week, Walmart introduced a new 100mg dose of Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) in partnership with Chromadex. While the FDA recommended daily dose of NR is 300mg, we’ve been told that a dose as low as 100mg can also have a therapeutic benefit. It’s reasonable to assume that since NR is expensive, this new cheaper SKU at Walmart is an effort to target a new consumer group. It also might encourage others who could afford the 300mg dose but either balk at the price or are awaiting more clinical data to finally give it a try. Here’s how Chromadex CEO Rob Fried explained the strategy in a recent interview with the TD Ameritrade Network (video embedded 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):
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):
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:
We’ve covered this often asked and endlessly debated question repeatedly at RaisingNAD. Scientists say Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) is the better choice — and Nestlé Health Science (a subsidiary of Nestlé), which recently launched a new product with NR as the key ingredient, calls NR: “the most efficient NAD+ precursor“. Yet, NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes) remains incredibly popular. So what should you do? Well, while Chromadex Chairman Frank Jaksch is obviously in the NR camp, he recently made a compelling case in plain English why the choice should be obvious.
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.
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:
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.
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):
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):
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 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:
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):
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:
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.
Chromadex CEO Rob Fried appeared on a UK radio show last week to promote the UK retail launch of Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) and discuss NAD, NR, and COVID-19. Key quotes and video embedded:
This is the first in a series of blog posts highlighting consumer experiences taking B3 vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). Though scientific studies are ongoing, NR is believed to impact people in many different ways (see list of “Categories” on the right side OR below on mobile). Our first consumer anecdote comes from Chromadex CEO Rob Fried via a podcast appearance (please consider sharing your own NAD+ supplement experience below):
Dr. Charles Brenner, who discovered Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) as an NAD boosting vitamin and is actively studying NR’s impact on the treatment of COVID-19 recently joined PRECISIONE: The Healthcast podcast to discuss his latest research. Key quotes and podcast embedded below:
Dr. Charles Brenner, University of Iowa professor and chief scientific advisor at Chromadex took questions from the public on Twitter today. He discovered Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) as an NAD boosting vitamin. Here’s the Q&A:
Chromadex CEO Rob Fried appeared on the Habits and Hustle Podcast to discuss his movie career, NAD+, and Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). Key quotes, podcast link, and video embedded below:
Chromadex CEO Rob Fried appeared on the Optimal Performance Podcast to discuss NAD+ and Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Consumer Reviews). He shared some remarkable anecdotes about the impact of taking NR. Key quotes and podcast embedded:
Dr. Charles Brenner (FAQs), University of Iowa professor, chief scientific advisor at Chromadex, and discoverer of Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) as an NAD precursor vitamin joined the Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast to discuss NAD+, NR, and lots more. Key quotes and podcast embedded:
Dr, Charles Brenner (FAQs), who discovered Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) as an NAD boosting vitamin joined the BulletProof Radio Podcast to discuss his latest research. Key quotes from the hour long interview: