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#050 NAD+ in Aging: Role of Nicotinamide Riboside and Nicotinamide Mononucleotide


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In this episode, Rhonda describes NAD+ (perhaps one of the most important molecules in the human body), why it is so important for aging, and why it declines with age.    In this episode, you'll discover: 
  • (00:00) Introduction
  • (03:07) Overview of NAD+, a source of cellular energy
  • (09:18) NAD+ fuels PARP and sirtuin enzymes, promoting longevity
  • (12:37) How can I raise NAD+ levels?
  • (17:03) Can NAD+ boosters (NMN & NR) promote cancer growth?
  • (19:15) Making sense of the research so far
  • (27:03) Why not supplement with NAD+ directly?
  • (29:23) Clinical trials investigating nicotinamide riboside are promising
  • (32:42) Recap and concluding thoughts

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