Should you consider the increasingly popular NAD IV therapy? Well, you can decide for yourself which side is more compelling. That said, Harvard’s Dr. David Sinclair added to the discussion this week during an interview on Instagram (video embedded below):
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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):
We’ve previously heard from a Harvard trained fertility specialist who recommends NAD boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes) to patients looking to improve egg quality. We’ve also heard anecdotal evidence from people struggling with fertility that NR might be a treatment solution (“Our Niagen Baby“). Now comes Harvard’s Dr. David Sinclair on a podcast earlier this week claiming he too believes that NAD boosting supplements (in this case, NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes)) may help aspiring parents (video embedded below):
If you’re considering doing NAD IV drip therapy rather than simply taking oral NAD+ boosting supplements like Nicotinamide Mononucleotide “NMN” (FAQs) or Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) you’ve come to the right place. The following might help you make a decision (UPDATE: a more effective, less painful, quicker, cheaper option may have just arrived — “NR” IV):
Joe Rogan has said he learned about NAD IV drips (FAQs) from podcaster Ben Greenfield. And Ben Greenfield has said he was sold on NAD IV drips after talking to someone in the NAD IV business (see below). Where does the science stand on NAD IVs? Well, in 2018, Ben Greenfield hosted NAD expert Dr Charles Brenner to hear his perspective (Note: Brenner’s opinions clearly haven’t changed):
Despite skepticism from some NAD experts, NAD IV drip therapy (FAQs) appears to be gaining momentum thanks in large part to podcaster Joe Rogan. But, back in late 2018, FoundMyFitness‘ Dr. Rhonda Patrick said the following on the aforementioned Joe Rogan Experience (we have no evidence that her opinion has changed):
How do you decide which NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes) brand to take? If you’re struggling with this question, you’re not alone. Many consumers take NAD boosting supplement NMN on the advice of Harvard’s Dr. David Sinclair. Unfortunately, Dr. Sinclair doesn’t endorse any specific NMN brand. So, consumers are on their own to determine which of the hundreds of NMN brands to purchase. The only advice Dr. Sinclair provides is that when you’re evaluating NMN brands “you want to look for good manufacturing practices, GMP grade, high quality and trusted manufacturers“. Is the average consumer properly equipped to make such a determination on his or her own? Well, thanks to a new report, we now have some visibility into the immense challenge consumers face in identifying safe and reliable NMN brands:
During a media interview late last week, UFC boss Dana White talked about his fast recovery from COVID. He attributed his recovery to a treatment plan recommended by his friend and prominent podcaster Joe Rogan that included an NAD IV drip. Below is Dana White’s video interview:
There are often discussions online about taking a daily Resveratrol along with either Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) or NMN (FAQs). But should you follow this regimen? While Harvard’s Dr David Sinclair does (Resveratrol + NMN), his former labmate at MIT, Dr Matt Kaeberlein (who’s now a prominent scientist studying aging at the University of Washington) does not. He calls Resveratrol‘s impact on health and longevity likely a myth that unfortunately continues to dupe the public.
Below is an excerpt from a conversation between Harvard’s Dr. David Sinclair and Stanford neuroscientist Andrew Huberman where Sinclair is asked what NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes) brand he recommends:
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.
A graduate of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Ronald Hoffman MD hosts The Intelligent Medicine Podcast (300 episodes). He often talks about taking NAD boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) and why he recommends it to his patients. During last week’s podcast with co-host Leyla Muedin, MS, RD, CDN, Dr Hoffman responded to a question about the potential for NR to promote cancer tumor growth:
In September, scientists reported promising results from a clinical study treating patients suffering from Ataxia Telangiectasia (AT) with NAD boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). For those unfamiliar, according to the Cleveland Clinic, “Ataxia is the term for a group of neurological diseases (diseases related to the nervous system) that affect movement and coordination”. Last week, the folks at NR seller Chromadex discussed the clinical findings during their latest earnings call:
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):
As we know, NAD (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) is essential to the normal functioning of every cell in our body. But NAD gets depleted over time due to the many instances of body stress we experience in our lives. One of those instances of body stress can occur when we play sports. And when our NAD levels are disturbed or reduced due to any kind of sports related contact or injury, we’re likely experiencing what’s called “metabolic stress”. As a refresher, metabolism is the chemical reactions in the body’s cells that changes food into energy. Our bodies need this energy to do everything from moving to thinking to growing. So, why are so many athletes including (though not acknowledged) the NFL’s New England Patriots taking NAD boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews)?
Most of us hate needles. But if that were the only way to raise our NAD levels, many of us might embrace NAD IV drips (FAQs). Fortunately, NAD expert Dr. Charles Brenner, who discovered Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) as an NAD boosting vitamin says you don’t need to choose the needle option. He explained further on a recent episode of Dr Will Cole’s podcast “The Art of Being Well“:
Last week, Mark Molinaro, who previously reported being seizure-free thanks to vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) returned to us with more to share. He showed us his recent liver and kidney blood test results which demonstrated remarkable improvement. He attributes that improvement to an increase in his daily dose of NR. This reminded us of a Twitter question in 2020 where Dr, Charles Brenner (who discovered NR as an NAD boosting vitamin) was asked whether there’s a lab test to objectively measure the impact of taking NR. Here’s what he said:
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):
On one of his first podcasts since recovering from COVID (an NAD IV drip was part of his treatment), Joe Rogan discussed his recovery and what he’s hearing from fellow NAD IV (FAQs) enthusiasts:
Many people are searching for vitamin supplements to help improve their egg quality. We recently learned of a Harvard trained fertility expert who recommends Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). We’ve since learned of another fertility specialist who’s equally enthusiastic about NR and recommends it to his patients. Below is a short 5-minute video where he explains why:
After contracting COVID, outspoken podcaster Joe Rogan fought back with a treatment plan that included NAD IV drips (FAQs). For some (but not all), NAD drips are a preferred alternative to NAD boosting supplements Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) and NMN (FAQs). Below is Rogan’s Instagram video where he provides more detail:
Last week, we wrote a blog post about the supplement NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes) entitled “If NMN is Safe, Why Don’t Regulators Approve It?“. We were subsequently made aware of an article by a group of scientists published last month in the Journal of Advanced Research entitled “Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) as an anti-aging health product – Promises and safety concerns“. It raises serious concerns about the safety of NMN. The following are the authors’ conclusions:
Much to my surprise, lots of people take NAD+ boosting supplement NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes). But as readers of this site know, I’m certainly not one of them. While I’m sold on the importance of boosting NAD+ levels, I defer to the regulatory authorities in charge of evaluating consumer safety to determine which NAD booster to take. And hands down, it’s Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes). It’s not even close. NR has been deemed safe by the FDA (NDI), Health Canada, EFSA, Australian TGA, and achieved GRAS status — NMN has received none of these approvals. What about the general science community? Well, they’ve clearly made their choice, too. There are currently 67 human clinical trials at some stage testing NR as a treatment for various diseases — only 14 trials for NMN. This suggests that scientists overwhelming choose NR when testing NAD boosters on human subjects. As well, the scientists at Nestlé chose NR over NMN when launching new food and beverage products selling to the general population. But while NR appears the safe choice, it remains abundantly concerning that even with the lack of regulatory body safety recognition, there’s obviously so much consumer demand for NMN that there are MANY companies still selling it. And each of these companies is selling something different. So it’s virtually impossible to know what you’re actually ingesting when taking NMN. And yet NMN remains incredibly popular. It’s a marketing triumph of significant proportions that so many consumers have been convinced to put something in their bodies that has so many red flags in plain sight. And then comes this:
On numerous occasions, Dr. Charles Brenner (who discovered Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) as an NAD precursor vitamin) has responded to questions about taking NR under the tongue:
Here’s what Dr. Charles Brenner (who discovered Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) as an NAD precursor vitamin) said in response to a question about boosting NAD with NR vs Niacin on Twitter yesterday:
In a segment on last week’s Darin Olien podcast (“Understanding Human Metabolism”), NAD expert Dr. Charles Brenner made the case against “NAD IV drip therapy” (a treatment often endorsed by Joe Rogan). Dr Brenner’s suggestion: Oral supplementation with Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). Key quotes and podcast embedded:
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):
Last week, Australia-trained Angus Hays MD joined the Curious Doc podcast to discuss Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes) and NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes). The host and guest (two medical doctors) do an excellent job of explaining a complicated subject in plain, accessible, and non-scientific English. The following are key quotes (full 15-minute video interview embedded below):
Almost a year ago, airline pilot Dave Crouse shared a life-changing anecdote about welcoming a new baby following seemingly insurmountable fertility challenges. He attributed he and his wife’s success to vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). Is Dave correct that NR helped lead to his new baby? Well, last week a new study was published suggesting there might be some validity to Dave’s claim. And in a Facebook comment responding to the new results, Dave explained in further detail how this specific study mirrored his own experience in which he believes NR ultimately helped: “Age-related Oocyte quality was the reason IVF did not work for us”. The following once again is Dave and his wife’s story, “Our Niagen Baby” (Anecdote #11):
A year ago, Nestlé launched a new brand containing Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). We’ve seen their ads in the New York Times — but not much else. Now comes a new video ad wherein Nestlé explains why one should take NR. While NR appears to help consumers in many different ways (see our library of Anecdotes), Nestlé’s positioning is clear:
Dr. Charles Brenner often makes the scientific case for supplementing with Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes) over NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes). But, he also believes there’s an even simpler reason. In the interview excerpt below, Dr Brenner starts with an explanation of the science and concludes with something many of us can more easily understand:
At the end of June, results from a Phase 3 clinical trial were published showing that a cocktail of metabolic activators including Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) significantly reduced recovery time in mild to moderate COVID-19 patients. Previously, in response to Phase 2 results, Dr. Charles Brenner (who discovered NR as an NAD precursor vitamin) commented on Twitter: “I expect NR was driver of the beneficial effects in ppl“. And now that the full Phase 3 study results have finally been published, Dr Brenner said the following on a mid-July podcast (video embedded below):
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 a recent Nutrition 2021 Conference presentation entitled “Potential Impact of Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) on Maternal Health Outcomes“, UC Davis professor and lactation expert Bruce German PhD explained why vitamin supplement NR (FAQs) (Reviews) might show dramatic effects on human mothers and their offspring in clinical trials he’s currently conducting. The following are key quotes from Dr German:
In a recent conference presentation entitled “Potential Impact of Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) on Maternal Health Outcomes”, Professor and Chemist Bruce German PhD of UC Davis showed the following short but remarkable videos of rodents supplemented with Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews):
In response to an audience question regarding the safety of Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews), UC Davis professor and chemist Dr. Bruce German who’s testing NR on mothers of preterm infants said the following at the Nutrition 2021 Conference in June:
City of Hope’s Dr. Charles Brenner loves to talk about the science of NAD and Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). And since he discovered NR as an NAD precursor vitamin, he’s well positioned to do so. But many of us non-scientists prefer it when he explains in plain English how NR can potentially improve our lives. Lucky for us, he did so very clearly on a recent podcast (video embedded 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):