NAD⁺ precursorEmerging

NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide)

Direct NAD+ precursor. Early-phase clinical evidence shows raised blood NAD+ levels after oral dosing.

Also known as: nmn-500, nicotinamid-mononukleotid

Goals

EnergyCognitionLongevity (broad)

Timing

Morning

Price tier

Premium

Dosage

250–500 mg/day, morning.

Quality varies. Look for third-party testing and ≥99% purity.

VeganNot during pregnancy

Form

CapsuleSublingual

Mechanisms

NAD-MetabolismusSirtuin-AktivierungMitochondriale Biogenese

Hallmarks of aging

Mitochondrial dysfunctionDeregulated nutrient sensing

Evidence base

1,452 studies total · Open on PubMed

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NMNH

1 capsule in the morning

Reduced NMN form (NMNH) — higher bioavailability than classic NMN.

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