Nicotinamide riboside (B3) food supplement: energy, nerves

Nicotinamide riboside chloride is a rare form of vitamin B3, a water-soluble vitamin produced by the body in small quantities and taken in supplement form for therapeutic purposes. An element naturally present in milk and beer, nicotinamide riboside is nonetheless found in very few foods which is why dietary supplements can prove beneficial.

What are the benefits associated with nicotinamide riboside?

When nicotinamide riboside was discovered, it was hailed as the ‘miracle molecule’ or the ‘amazing hidden vitamin’ by certain sections of the international media. It has also been widely acclaimed by the scientific community, as indicated by the many scientific studies referenced in Nutranews. This research identified nicotinamide riboside as being particularly beneficial for improving age-related problems as well as for reducing the harmful effects of a high-fat diet. In-depth examination of nicotinamide riboside has shown that it may be able to increase levels of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) in the body. NAD+ is known to be involved in several functions of cell metabolism, which is why it plays a role in many of the body’s reactions:

• Acts as a coenzyme in redox reactions which are involved in cellular respiration within mitochondria.
• Participates in post-translational modifications, a process which occurs primarily as part of DNA repair and cell signalling.
• Is involved in cell signalling and acts more specifically as a secondary messenger to enable external signals to be transmitted to the cell interior.

The fact that nicotinamide riboside can act as a precursor of NAD+ suggests it could play a role in burning fat. Indeed, NAD+ is essential for energy production in the body. An increase in NAD+ could thus promote calorie-burning and reduce the harmful effects of a high-fat diet.

What do studies say about Nicotinamide Riboside Chloride?

Scientific studies suggest that nicotinamide riboside may increase the activity of certain sirtuin enzymes which play an essential role in cell metabolism.

• In particular, they improve metabolic function related to mitochondria, the cells’ powerhouses, as well as cells’ oxidative capacity.
• In influencing these enzymes’ activity, nicotinamide riboside could thus help improve metabolism and age-related problems.
• It is these effects which have earned nicotinamide riboside its moniker of ‘miracle molecule’ or natural anti-ageing aid.
• Additional research suggests that nicotinamide riboside may also affect muscle efficiency and performance in endurance events.

In view of the growing scientific interest in this rare form of vitamin B3, you can now buy our new supplement Nicotinamide Riboside Chloride, which has been specially formulated to provide an optimal amount of nicotinamide riboside chloride. It is therefore sold at a dosage of 125 mg of nicotinamide riboside chloride per capsule, with a suggested dose of two capsules a day, delivering the full benefits of this ‘miracle molecule’. This dose can, however, be adjusted according to your needs and the advice of your therapist.