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Nicotinamide riboside
Also called: NR, niagen
A form of vitamin B3 that raises NAD+.
- Why people take it
- Ageing, energy.
- What the evidence says
- Raises NAD+; no proven health benefits yet.
- How it is usually taken
- Usually 250 to 1,000 mg a day.
- Be careful
- Generally safe in short studies.
- Medicines it can interact with
- No important medicine interactions are known, but tell your doctor and pharmacist about every supplement you take.
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Common questions
What is Nicotinamide riboside?
A form of vitamin B3 that raises NAD+.
Why do people take Nicotinamide riboside?
Ageing, energy.
Does Nicotinamide riboside work?
Raises NAD+; no proven health benefits yet.
How much Nicotinamide riboside do people take?
Usually 250 to 1,000 mg a day.
Is Nicotinamide riboside safe?
Generally safe in short studies.
Does Nicotinamide riboside interact with medicines?
No important medicine interactions are known, but tell your doctor and pharmacist about every supplement you take.
Sources and further reading
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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