In late 2019, NAD+ expert Dr. Charles Brenner received a research grant from the Gates Foundation to study the various NAD+ precursors including NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes) and NR (FAQs) (Anecdotes). This past week, Dr. Brenner finally provided a peek at what he found (videos and transcripts below):
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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):
We’ve long known that the NFL’s New England Patriots consume NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) (Podcasts) on a daily basis. But are there other pro teams supplementing with it too? Here’s what Chromadex (sellers of NR) CEO Rob Fried said at an investor conference last week (video and transcript below):
While there aren’t any clinical trials currently evaluating NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) (Podcasts) as a possible treatment for Lyme disease, there’s reason to believe it might help. And though we here at RaisingNAD haven’t heard much about NR and Lyme disease from contributors to our growing library of NR anecdotes, NAD+ and NR expert Dr. Charles Brenner clearly has:
You’re likely hearing more and more about NAD+. Nestlé has a new consumer brand focused on boosting NAD+ levels (more), the NFL’s New England Patriots consider NAD+ a daily essential (more), and, love them or hate them, even the Kardashians are now on board (more). So, what’s NAD+ and why does it matter to your health? Theses slides from a May 2022 investor presentation help quickly explain it:
During last night’s earnings conference call, Chromadex management commented on recent clinical studies involving NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) and Parkinson’s. The following are key quotes:
A site called The Science of Parkinson’s (Plain English information about the research being conducted on Parkinson’s) recently published a substantive post examining results from the Parkinson’s / Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) clinical trial out of Norway published in March. While we encourage you to read the post in its entirety, here’s the concluding key quote:
A few days ago, NAD+ expert Dr. Charles Brenner was asked whether NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) (Podcasts) might reduce Triglycerides. Here’s what he said:
We’re always on the lookout for podcasts where experts make the case for taking NAD+ boosting vitamin supplements like Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes) and NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes), or getting NAD+ IV drips (FAQs). The challenge is finding podcasts that explain these complex topics in ways easily accessible to the general public. Below is our growing list. If you’re aware of others, we’d be delighted to include them:
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:
For some time, we’ve been tracking the Harvard/MGH clinical study currently assessing the efficacy of vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) in alleviating some of the symptoms associated with “long haul COVID”. In a presentation this past week entitled “A Randomized Placebo Controlled Parallel Group Clinical Trial testing the impact of Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) on NAD+ Levels and Long COVID symptom recovery: Preliminary Baseline Findings“, Harvard’s Dr. Edmarie Guzmán-Vélez shared some of her preliminary findings. We encourage you to watch the presentation in its entirety (video embedded below). If you don’t have time, here are some key quotes:
In a wide-ranging Twitter Q&A yesterday, Dr. Charles Brenner, who discovered Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) as an NAD+ boosting vitamin was asked about how to measure NAD+ levels. Here’s what he said:
We know there’s significant interest in NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease (Link). It appears the same can now be said for NR and Parkinson’s. The following are results of a Phase 1 clinical trial published yesterday (Note: A Phase 2 study is already underway):
As a result of this paper, many believe there’s a transporter that carries NAD+ booster NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes) into cells. Dr. Charles Brenner, who discovered Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes) as an NAD+ booster vitamin says the notion of the existence of a transporter is mistaken. Below, he makes the case:
What can be done to help COVID-19 long haulers? Well, some scientists believe that NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) could be a treatment solution. One of those scientists is Harvard Alzheimer’s expert Dr. Rudy Tanzi. And he recently initiated a human clinical trial to see if he’s correct. Here are some key quotes regarding the clinical trial:
There’s reason to believe that NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews) could be helpful to those suffering from neuropathy. Dr. Charles Brenner (FAQs), who discovered NR as an NAD+ boosting vitamin certainly believes so. Below are quotes from Dr. Brenner on the NAD+ science, current clinical trials, and consumer anecdotes:
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:
In a lengthy WebMD piece published earlier today, Lisa Marshall details her father’s depressing decline at the hands of Alzheimer’s disease. Despite her father’s death, Marshall explains there’s reason for hope. Scientists are exploring possible ways of fighting back against Alzheimer’s including the use of NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). Key excerpts from the WebMD piece:
Harvard’s Dr. Rudy Tanzi is a leading expert studying Alzheimer’s disease. He also happens to be a passionate believer in NAD+ boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). As a result of his lab work, he’s launching a clinical trial looking at NR in individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild Alzheimer’s dementia (AD) (actual start date March 2, 2022). Here’s why:
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:
As people learn more about the importance of elevating NAD+ levels to improve health by taking supplements Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Anecdotes), NMN (FAQs and Anecdotes), or getting NAD+ IV drips (FAQs), many questions inevitably follow. Here are links to blog posts answering many of your pressing questions:
On a recent podcast, Harvard’s Dr. David Sinclair was asked about concerns that NAD boosting supplement NMN (FAQs & Anecdotes) causes cancer growth. Here’s what he said:
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:
Are there are any known side effects associated with taking B3 vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews), in this case NR brand niagen? This is one of the most common questions we hear from potential consumers relating to NR. In the past, we’ve heard there aren’t any adverse effects. And in an interview last week, we heard this:
We know that world renowned Alzheimer’s expert Dr. Rudy Tanzi believes in B3 vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). He takes NR daily, he’s conducting a clinical trial studying NR as a possible treatment for Alzheimer’s, and he also recently recommended it to Dr. Oz’s mother who’s currently suffering from that very debilitating disease. What about NR as a possible treatment for Parkinson’s? There’s reason to believe NR could help. Here’s the latest on a recent Parkinson’s/NR clinical trial out of Norway:
Many companies have come forward over the last 2 years claiming they have treatments for COVID. And most of those claims have turned out to be nonsense. On the flip side, some companies have products that have been shown in human studies to be effective against COVID, and yet they’re prevented from informing the general public by restrictions imposed by regulatory bodies. One of those products appears to be NAD boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews):
It should come as no surprise to readers of this site that the wildly successful New England Patriots take a daily dose of B3 vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). We presented overwhelming evidence of this back in August 2020. Of course, it remained unacknowledged until this past week:
Over the last year, we’ve heard from various people who believe their pets are benefiting from taking NAD boosting human vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews). You can read their anecdotes here: (Cat) (Cat) (Dog). But is there an actual NAD booster for dogs on the way? Harvard’s Dr. David Sinclair explained on a recent podcast:
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:
In a segment this week entitled “What Regimen Does Dr. Oz Have His Mother On In Her Battle Against Alzheimer’s?”, Dr. Oz talked to Dr. Rudy Tanzi, Alzheimer’s expert and Professor of Neurology at Harvard. Dr. Tanzi offered a series of recommendations including taking NAD boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside “NR” (FAQs) (Reviews).
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):
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 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: there might be an “NR” IV coming):
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):