Ingredient guide · health

NMN

NAD+ precursor for cellular energy & longevity

The clinically studied dose

500mg per day Studied

Source: Examine.com — NMN — Emerging human data; trials use ~250–500 mg/day.

Human trials span 250–1,200 mg/day.

What it is

A direct precursor to NAD+, a coenzyme central to cellular energy that declines with age.

What the research supports

Cellular energy and metabolism
Studied for healthy aging
Early human data on muscle and insulin sensitivity

How it works

Raises NAD+ levels, which power mitochondria and DNA-repair enzymes.

Side effects & safety

Appears safe short-term in trials up to ~1,200 mg. Long-term safety is still unknown — this is a frontier supplement.

What it should cost

	Per serving
Typical branded single-ingredient product	$2.67
Bulk powder at the clinical dose (50g, $21.97)	$0.22

Buying bulk powder instead of a branded bottle saves about 92% per serving.

Bulk price: $21.97/50g → Alt source: $39.99/15g

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