Could NMN help the body age more successfully? NMN, or nicotinamide mononucleotide, is a naturally occurring compound that helps the body produce NAD+, a vital substance found in every living cell. NAD+ plays an important role in cellular energy, DNA repair, mitochondrial function, inflammation control, and other processes that help the body stay resilient over time. However, NAD+ does not remain steady throughout life. One observational study in humans found that NAD+ levels may drop by about 50% by age 50.
For older adults, this decline may be important. Lower NAD+ levels have been associated with metabolic dysfunction, inflammation, reduced mitochondrial performance, and other changes tied to aging and chronic disease risk. Since NMN helps the body make NAD+, researchers are studying whether NMN supplementation may help restore some of this lost cellular support. NMN has recently entered the supplement market. Early research suggests that NMN may benefit several areas of aging health, including energy metabolism, insulin function, brain and nerve health, cardiovascular support, muscle function, inflammation balance, and eye health.
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