NAD+ 500mg

$55.00

NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) is an essential coenzyme found in every living cell and plays a critical role in cellular energy production and metabolic function. It helps drive the processes that convert nutrients into usable energy by supporting mitochondrial activity, which is why NAD+ is often associated with energy levels, cellular performance, and overall vitality.

Beyond energy metabolism, NAD+ is involved in key pathways related to cell repair, DNA maintenance, and healthy aging, including its role in activating enzymes such as sirtuins. Because NAD+ levels naturally decline with age, it has become widely recognized for its connection to cellular longevity, metabolic efficiency, and resilience to oxidative stress.

Not for human consumption. For laboratory use only.

Research & Data

NAD+ Clinical Evidence

A reference guide to published clinical studies and active trials for NAD+ and its precursors NMN and NR, compiled for research purposes.

NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) is a coenzyme found in all living cells, central to energy metabolism, DNA repair, and cellular signaling. NAD+ levels decline with age, and research into precursors such as NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide) and NR (nicotinamide riboside) has grown substantially. A 2025 Nature Metabolism trial directly comparing three NAD+ precursors found that NR and NMN both sustainably doubled circulating NAD+ levels over 14 days, while nicotinamide (Nam) did not produce the same sustained effect.

NAD+ increase with NMN/NR supplementation (Nature Metabolism, 2025)
412+
Participants in NMN muscle & metabolism meta-analysis (2024)
12 wks
Duration showing improved sleep & walking speed in older adults (2024)
50+
Active human clinical trials involving NAD+ precursors (2025)
Safe
Consistent safety profile across reviewed RCTs (AJP, 2024)

Key Published Research
Head-to-Head Trial — Nature Metabolism 2025

Comparing NMN, NR & Nicotinamide Directly

The first human trial directly comparing the three main NAD+ precursors. NR and NMN both significantly increased blood NAD+ levels over 14 days. Nicotinamide had an acute short-term effect but did not sustain elevated NAD+ levels. NR also showed increased short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in gut microbe testing, suggesting potential gut health benefits.

Sustained NAD+ increase (NR & NMN)~2× over 14 days

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RCT — Geroscience 2024

NMN Improves Sleep & Walking Speed in Older Adults

Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial in healthy older adults aged 65–75. 250mg/day NMN for 12 weeks significantly increased blood NAD+ levels and improved both walking speed and sleep quality compared to placebo.

Duration / Dose12 weeks / 250mg/day

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Meta-Analysis — J. Cachexia 2025

NMN & NR Effects on Skeletal Muscle Mass & Function

Systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating NMN and NR supplementation effects on muscle. Found significant improvements in muscle mass based on gait speed changes, reduced insulin resistance, and lowered liver enzyme (ALT) levels in middle-aged and older adults.

Participants analyzed412 (9 studies)

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RCT — The Lancet eClinicalMedicine 2025

NR for Cognition & Long-COVID Recovery

Double-blind, placebo-controlled trial at Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School. Evaluated 2000mg/day nicotinamide riboside (NR) for effects on NAD+ levels, cognitive function, and long-COVID symptoms including immune dysregulation and mitochondrial dysfunction.

Dose studied2000mg/day NR

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Systematic Review — Am. Journal of Physiology 2024

Safety & Effectiveness of NAD+ Supplementation

Reviewed 10 randomized controlled trials across 6 databases. Concluded that NAD+ and its precursors have a consistently favorable safety profile with minimal side effects across all studies reviewed.

RCTs reviewed10

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Meta-Analysis — Taylor & Francis 2024

NMN Supplementation on Glucose & Lipid Metabolism

Reviewed 12 studies with 513 participants. Found NMN consistently elevated blood NAD+ levels across all studies. Effects on glucose and lipid markers were mixed, with researchers noting that more large-scale trials are needed to draw firm conclusions on metabolic outcomes.

Participants analyzed513 (12 studies)

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Active & Recent Clinical Trials
Focus Area Compound Status Registry
NAD+ Brain Pharmacokinetics NAD+ / NR Active NCT05698771
Metabolic Flux of Oral NAD+ NAD+ Recruiting NCT06882096
Cognition & Long-COVID NR (2000mg/day) Results Released NCT05698771
Aging, Neurodegeneration & Muscle NMN / NR Ongoing Search ClinicalTrials.gov

Research Use Only. All information on this page is compiled from publicly available clinical research and trial registries for informational and research reference purposes only. NAD+ and its precursors (NMN, NR) as supplied by ARC Peptides are intended solely for laboratory research use and are not for human consumption, medical use, or therapeutic procedures. Purchasers must be 21 years or older.
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