Last week, Harvard’s Dr. David Sinclair (FAQs) was interviewed at the Time 100 Most Influential People 2023 Summit. He discussed his personal health regimen including taking NAD+ boosting supplement NMN (FAQs, Anecdotes). Key quotes (video embedded below):
We’ve long known that the most successful NFL franchise of the last 2 decades takes NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). And, while we were told that the most successful major league baseball team of all time, the New York Yankees takes NR too, some were skeptical. But then there’s this from NAD+ and NR expert (and avid Boston Red Sox fan!) Dr. Charles Brenner’s (FAQs) visit to the Bronx yesterday:
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):
In a video this week, Marcel at The Pulse explained why he takes NAD+ booster NMN (FAQs, Anecdotes) over NAD+ booster Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes). Here’s what he said (video embedded below):
In honor of Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Labiotech has a comprehensive piece examining five recent advancements in Parkinson’s disease research. Here’s an excerpt from the section on NAD+ boosting vitamin Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes):
As is typical of the NAD+ supplement space, there’s enormous confusion around the FDA’s recent ban of NAD+ boosting supplement NMN. Long time NMN consumers are obviously concerned that their NAD+ booster of choice might soon be unavailable. What are some of the key players in the NAD+ supplement space saying about the path forward? Here are key quotes from Harvard’s Dr. David Sinclair (FAQs), Stanford’s Dr. Andrew Huberman (FAQs), and City of Hope’s Dr. Charles Brenner (FAQs):
Many people turn to Stanford neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman (FAQs) for advice on various health related topics including NAD boosting supplements NMN (FAQs, Anecdotes) and NR (FAQs) (Anecdotes). Here’s an update he gave a few days ago:
Last week, Stanford neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman (FAQs) spent much of his appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast explaining the FDA’s recent ban of NAD+ boosting supplement NMN (FAQs, Anecdotes). Dr. David Sinclair recently tweeted about the ban HERE. And, here’s Dr. Huberman explaining the situation to Joe Rogan:
While admittedly not an NAD+ expert, Stanford neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman is very interested in the NAD+ space. He currently takes NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes). And since he has a wealth of knowledge, access to NAD experts, and a huge platform, we’re keeping track of his latest comments. Here’s what he’s recently said:
On two occasions we’re aware of, Stanford neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman (FAQs) has discussed his experience taking NAD+ boosting supplement NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes). The first time was on Twitter. The second time was on the Joe Rogan podcast. You can see both below:
Here’s what Stanford neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman (FAQs) told podcaster Joe Rogan last week in explaining why he takes NAD+ boosting supplement NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes), and also believes in fellow NAD+ booster NR (FAQs) (Anecdotes):
NAD+ expert Dr. Charles Brenner (FAQs) often says that NAD+ boosting supplement NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes) doesn’t enter cells. What’s his proof? Take a look:
Stanford neuroscientist, Dr. Andrew Huberman (FAQs) was a guest on the Joe Rogan podcast yesterday. Here’s what he said about NAD+ boosting supplement NMN (FAQs, Anecdotes):
Much to the continued surprise of NAD+ experts, NAD+ IVs (FAQs and Anecdotes) are increasingly popular in the Hollywood community. We know about Kendall Jenner, and Justin and Hailey Bieber (see video below). The latest example? Gwyneth Paltrow. But are her recent explanations for periodic NAD+ IVs credible? Science-based? We’ll leave that for you to decide:
If you listened to former White House advisor Andy Slavitt’s recent podcast “Are We on the Verge of Curing Alzheimer’s?“, you learned a lot. But you were also surprised by the way it ended. Slavitt was joined by world renowned Alzheimer’s experts, Dr. Paul Aisen and Dr. Rudy Tanzi. Toward the end of the podcast, Dr. Aisen advised those interested in taking measures to prevent Alzheimer’s that taking supplements made no sense. You’d have expected a response from Dr. Tanzi, since we know he disagrees. But none came. So, we, at RaisingNAD reached out to Dr. Tanzi, and learned that his response to Dr. Aisen was edited out. Fortunately, the folks at Lemonada were kind enough to share Tanzi’s comments with us, which we’ve embedded and transcribed below:
You’re likely aware of the recently published and very encouraging clinical results using NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Life Changing Anecdotes) in a study relating to Alzheimer’s. If you missed it, you can catch up here and here. Late last week, the lead investigator, Dr. Christopher R. Martens gave a podcast interview to discuss results of his study. Here’s a key excerpt (podcast embedded below):
During last night’s quarterly earnings call, a fund manager asked Chromadex CEO Rob Fried about the efficacy of NMN (FAQs, Anecdotes). NMN is, of course, an NAD+ boosting supplement that competes with Chromadex’s NAD+ booster Nicotinamide Riboside (FAQs + Dosage) (Life-Changing Anecdotes). Here’s what CEO Fried said in response:
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In late December, Dr. Christopher R. Martens and his team at the University of Delaware published results of a study using NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Life Changing Anecdotes). The title of their paper is “Oral nicotinamide riboside raises NAD+ and lowers biomarkers of neurodegenerative pathology in plasma extracellular vesicles enriched for neuronal origin“. You can read it HERE. Earlier this week, Dr. Martens was interviewed by MedicalResearch.com wherein he discussed his findings. Here are some excerpts:
Late last year, results of a human clinical study were published supporting the idea that NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Life Changing Anecdotes), upon reaching the brain, can alter the metabolism of certain biological pathways involved in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. For the non-scientist, the following articles (one and two) explain the findings in plain English. For those interested in the science, see the following short video (6 minutes):
During an interview earlier this week, NAD+ expert, Dr. Charles Brenner (FAQs) was asked whether daily consumption of vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Life Changing Anecdotes) brought cancer risk. Here’s what he said:
During a podcast interview earlier this week, Dr. Charles Brenner (FAQs) was asked about NAD+ IVs (FAQs and Anecdotes). As both an NAD+ expert, and the discoverer of Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Life Changing Anecdotes) as an NAD+ boosting vitamin, Dr. Brenner is often asked about this increasingly popular treatment. Here’s Dr. Brenner’s most recent take:
Parkinson’s expert Dr. Charalampos (Haris) Tzoulis is actively running clinical trials studying NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) as a possible treatment option for Parkinson’s patients. He’s clearly optimistic. And, as you’ll see below, this is consistent with what we’ve heard from NAD+ experts Dr. Charles Brenner (FAQs) and Dr. David Sinclair in regards to their preferred NAD+ precursors, NR and NMN, respectively:
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:
Dr. Charalampos (Haris) Tzoulis, a Parkinson’s expert, and Professor of Neurology and Neurodegeneration at the University of Bergen is currently overseeing clinical trials studying NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes) as a possible treatment for Parkinson’s patients. In a recent presentation, Dr. Tzoulis explained why he chose to use NR as opposed to any other NAD+ precursor:
Earlier this week, Ladenburg Thalmann, a US investment firm hosted a Healthcare Symposia. One of its guest speakers was Dr. Charalampos (Haris) Tzoulis, Professor of Neurology and Neurodegeneration at the University of Bergen and Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen Norway. Dr. Tzoulis recently completed a Phase 1 clinical trial testing vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes) in Parkinson’s patients. Here’s how Dr. Tzoulis explained why he initiated the study:
Earlier today, Dr. Charles Brenner (FAQs) was asked whether NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes) might help those suffering from Myocarditis (which occurs when the heart muscle becomes inflamed). Here’s his response:
Last week, results of a clinical study were released bringing new hope for Alzheimer’s patients: “Our results indicate that treatment of AD patients with CMA (full list) can lead to enhanced cognitive functions and improved clinical parameters associated with phenomics, metabolomics, proteomics and imaging analysis.” While this is clearly encouraging news, we’re quick to defer to the expertise of those better positioned to analyze the study results to tell us what they mean. And there’s no one better than Alzheimer’s expert Dr. Rudy Tanzi — who also happens to be a passionate consumer of one of the CMAs in the latest study, Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews).
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):
We recently heard from an excellent new site, “Science of NAD”, that “numerous mouse studies show that NAD replenishment can protect oocytes“. And here at RaisingNAD, we’ve compiled compelling evidence from experts and consumers that NAD+ boosters, Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes) and NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes) might possibly help those struggling with fertility by improving egg quality. See HERE. So, where does that leave us? When will we know whether the results of these mouse studies are a viable, evidence-based treatment option for humans? Fortunately, earlier this week, NAD+ expert Dr. Charles Brenner (FAQs) was asked about this very issue on Twitter:
With the announcement of a proposed NMN drug, and the possible permanent ban on NMN supplements, consumers are obviously confused. One thing we do know is the type of NMN to be included in the proposed drug:
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?
Earlier this week, Stanford neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman (FAQs) published an exhaustive podcast on health supplements entitled “Developing a Rational Approach to Supplementation for Health & Performance“. But there was one glaring omission. He didn’t address NAD+ supplements NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes) and Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes). Should this be surprising? Well, yes, considering that in a previous episode with Dr. David Sinclair, Huberman declared his intention to start taking NMN. Fortunately, we have this from Twitter:
If NAD+ boosting supplement NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes) is permanently banned, when can consumers anticipate the arrival of NMN the drug? Dr. David Sinclair shared the following in a recent podcast interview with Dr. Peter H. Diamandis:
Following a recent FDA determination, many consumers are concerned about the future availability of NAD+ boosting supplement NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes). While these concerns appear warranted, Dr. David Sinclair sought to reassure NMN supplement consumers in a Tweetstorm at the end of December (see below):
There’s a growing belief that NAD+ boosting supplements Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes) and NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes) might play a role in improving fertility chances. We’ve compiled the opinions of fertility specialists, NAD+ experts, as well as a number of real-life consumer anecdotes HERE. To bolster the case, “Science of NAD” recently published an exhaustive look at the scientific evidence supporting the connection between higher NAD+ levels and fertility. Here’s their conclusion:
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:
There’s been a lot of confusion lately regarding the possible connection between NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) and cancer. You can read more HERE. Fortunately, this past week, Matt Fuchs, editor-in-chief of Leaps.org asked NAD+ expert Dr. Charles Brenner (FAQs) about the issue during the “Making Sense of Science” podcast. Key quotes and podcast embedded below:
Dr. Charles Brenner (FAQs) is often asked when is the right time to start taking NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). His answer to this question in a Twitter exchange yesterday likely explains why some professional sports teams including the New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and New York Yankees are reportedly frequent consumers:
On Twitter yesterday, Dr. Bill Lagakos asked NAD+ expert Dr. Charles Brenner (FAQs) whether Niacinamide (also known as Nicotinamide) raises NAD+ levels. Here’s what he said:
We’ve heard repeatedly from pet owners sharing testimonials and offering dosage advice after feeding NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) to their cats and dogs. We’ve also heard from a pet owner sharing a remarkable story of what she believes NAD+ boosting supplement NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes) did for her cat. You can read a one-page summary of all of this HERE. Now comes new NMN products specifically for cats and dogs.
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 typically avoid sharing articles about people who are compensated for recommending NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Life Changing Anecdotes), we’re doing so here to highlight how Jessica Alba’s trainer explains NAD+ and the case for supplementation. From “The Chalk Board (A Guide to Living Well)“:
An article this past weekend in the Toronto Sun claims that “Brain fog”, a typical symptom of long COVID, is currently a major concern for both scientists and sufferers alike. One possible treatment being tested is NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Life Changing Anecdotes). Key quote:
You’ve likely heard of NAD+ (N.A.D.). But what is it? And why should you care? The following is a roundup of articles we’ve written over the last few years that we hope helps explain it: