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What does the research say about Nicotinamide Riboside?

strong evidence

NR (Nicotinamide Riboside) is the most clinically-studied NAD+ precursor. The NIAGEN form has 20+ published human trials confirming safe NAD+ elevation.

Best-evidenced use cases
  • Restoring age-related NAD+ decline
  • Mitochondrial energy support
  • Adults 40+ longevity protocols
  • Recovery from physical stress

3 key studies

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  • 01RCT2016Nature Communications

    Chronic NR supplementation and NAD+ metabolome

    Trammell et al.
    Sample
    12 healthy adults
    Dose
    Single doses up to 1,000 mg NR
    Duration
    Acute and chronic
    Key finding

    NR safely and dose-dependently increased blood NAD+ levels in humans, first definitive proof of human bioavailability of an NAD+ precursor.

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  • 02RCT2018Nature Communications

    NR and cardiovascular function in older adults

    Martens et al.
    Sample
    24 healthy older adults
    Dose
    500 mg NR 2×/day
    Duration
    6 weeks
    Key finding

    NR safely elevated NAD+ and reduced systolic blood pressure and arterial stiffness in adults at risk for cardiovascular disease.

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  • 03Systematic Review2019Nutrients

    NR safety and tolerability: pooled analysis

    Conze et al.
    Sample
    8 clinical trials
    Dose
    100-2,000 mg/day
    Duration
    1 day-12 weeks
    Key finding

    NIAGEN (the patented NR form) demonstrated a clean safety profile across trials, with no serious adverse events attributable to supplementation.

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We prioritize randomised controlled trials and meta-analyses over single observational studies. Animal and in-vitro data are listed as "mechanistic", they suggest direction, not human effect size.

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Studies referenced are real published research. Summaries are paraphrased for accessibility, for exact methods and full text, click through to PubMed. Educational use only, not medical advice. Consult a qualified clinician before starting any new supplement.