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NMN

Also called: nicotinamide mononucleotide

A building block of NAD+.

Why people take it
Ageing, energy.
What the evidence says
Raises NAD+ levels; no proven benefits in people yet.
How it is usually taken
Usually 250 to 1,000 mg a day; long-term safety is unknown.
Be careful
Long-term safety unknown.
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 NMN?

A building block of NAD+.

Why do people take NMN?

Ageing, energy.

Does NMN work?

Raises NAD+ levels; no proven benefits in people yet.

How much NMN do people take?

Usually 250 to 1,000 mg a day; long-term safety is unknown.

Is NMN safe?

Long-term safety unknown.

Does NMN 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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