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 joined WSAW CBS TV 7 late last week to discuss his latest research. The 3 minute interview was similar to one earlier in the week. Key quotes:

Key Quotes from Dr Brenner:

“We found that coronavirus infection attacks the NAD system. And then NAD is required for an innate immune defense against the virus.”

“This appears to be actionable because not only are some of the genes that use up NAD turned on by our viral infection but some of the genes that we use to make NAD are turned up by the viral infection. And we think that gives us a way to boost NAD and potentially boost our defense again viral infection.”

“There are many metabolic stresses that disturb the NAD system. So it’s known that as a function of age NAD levels go down in a number of our important tissues — obesity, Type 2 diabetes, nerve damage, alcohol use, time zone disruption (i.e. jet lag), DNA damage, and reactive oxygen stress disturb the NAD system.”

How do you Replenish NAD Levels?

“Our laboratory discovered NR (TRU Niagen), Nicotinamide Riboside, as an NAD precursor (booster) vitamin.”

“It’s not been tested yet as a viral preventative strategy. But our research is moving in the direction of testing NR for preventive activity in animal models and human systems.”

RELATED:

  • FAQs on taking NAD boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) can be found HERE.
  • NR supplementation may have helped sufferers of these diseases & conditions (Consumer Reviews)

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