Everything You Need to Know About NAD and its Precursors: NR and N-M-N
Let’s talk about NAD+ precursors. What are they?
NAD precursors are the very things that your body uses to create its own NAD.
Out of all the NAD precursors that exist, the most efficient precursors (ones that take the least amount of energy to convert to NAD) only takes one enzymatic step or two enzymatic steps (NR).
(And in case you need a refresher, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide or NAD is a crucial coenzyme found in every cell of the body, playing a central role in various biological processes, including energy production, DNA repair, and regulation of gene expression.)
As we age, NAD levels tend to decline, which has been linked to various age-related diseases and a decrease in overall vitality.
NAD+ precursor is a molecule composed of a nicotinamide group and a ribose molecule, making it an intermediate in the NAD biosynthetic pathway. When NAD+ precursor is consumed, it can be efficiently converted into NAD in the body, making it a popular choice for NAD supplementation.
But on the other hand, NR, or nicotinamide riboside, is another NAD precursor that has gained prominence. NR is a form of vitamin B3 that can be converted into NAD through a two-step enzymatic process. NR supplementation has shown promise in increasing NAD levels in various preclinical and clinical studies, making it another valuable precursor for those seeking to support their cellular NAD health.
Both of these precursors have been shown to effectively increase NAD+ levels in the body when taken in supplement form. So, which one should you take, and why?
It turns out the answer may be: both.
The use of both NAD+ precursors can be beneficial because they complement each other in the NAD biosynthesis pathway.
While one step NAD+ precursor provides a more direct route to NAD+ production, NR can serve as an indirect source by being converted to NAD+ precursor. This redundancy helps maintain NAD levels and allows the body to adapt to varying conditions, ensuring a steady supply of this crucial coenzyme for various cellular processes.
So while NAD+ precursor and NR are both effective precursors to your body’s ability to create its own NAD, different tissues and organs (as well as different microbiomes) may prefer one precursor over the other.
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So no matter which type of precursor suits you best, your body is able to create the cellular fuel—the NAD—your body needs.
In summary:
- NAD+ precursor and NR are both precursors to NAD.
- Both precursors safely and effectively increase NAD levels when taken as a supplement.
- Different tissues and organs (and different microbiomes) may prefer one precursor over the other.
- Jinfiniti’s Vitality Boost is the only NAD product in the world that helps your body activate both precursors, NAD+ precursor and NR.
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Lastly, if you’re interested in going deeper on health-related content, here are a few of our recent posts that you may want to read:
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- Andrew Huberman is Wrong About NAD, NAD+ precursor & Longevity
- Why Optimized, Precision Medicine is the Future
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