Nicotinamide Mononucleotide
VitaminDirect NAD+ precursor; boosts blood NAD+ but fails to raise muscle NAD+ in humans. Neither safety nor efficacy established. Most Amazon products found to contain virtually no NMN.
Food Sources
Foods that contain Nicotinamide Mononucleotide.
- Edamame
Edamame is one of the most concentrated NMN food sources, but has 100+ times less per serving than typical supplement dose
Source: How Not to Age
- Avocado
Avocado is one of the most concentrated NMN food sources
Source: How Not to Age
- Broccoli
Broccoli is one of the most concentrated NMN food sources
Source: How Not to Age
Health Benefits
Health conditions that Nicotinamide Mononucleotide may influence, based on research.
Protects Against
- Aging
Long-term NMN administration mitigates age-associated physiological decline in mice
Source: How Not to Age
- Age-Related NAD+ Decline
Aging is accompanied by a gradual decline in tissue and cellular NAD+ levels; supplementation with NMN is geroprotective
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Improves
- Insulin resistance
NMN increased muscle insulin sensitivity in prediabetic women
Source: How Not to Age
Biological Mechanisms
How Nicotinamide Mononucleotide works at a cellular level.
- PromotesNAD+ Boosting
NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide) is also being tested as a treatment for aging; Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) is an NAD+ precursor compound explored for anti-aging benefits
- PromotesNAD+ Production
Recipes with Nicotinamide Mononucleotide
Recipes featuring foods that contain Nicotinamide Mononucleotide.
- Black Rice Pilaf with Edamame and Barberries
- Edamame Bisque
- Spaghetti Squash with Edamame and Basil Pistou
- Spicy Edamame Hummus
- Coconut Cobb Salad
- Edamame and Bean Salad with Crispy Tofu
- Kimchi, Egg, and Avocado Bowl
- Raw Chocolate Tart
- Sweet Potato and Egg Stacks
- Egg Snack Pots, Three Ways
- Wild Rice Bowl with Smoked Trout and Coconut Cucumber Salad
- Buckwheat Bowl with Smoked Paprika Chicken
- Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowl
- Black Bean Soup with Tomato Salsa
- Salmon with Fennel and Citrus Salad
- Rotini with Broccoli and Creamy Cauliflower Sauce
- Turmeric Quinoa with Broccoli, Chickpeas, and Tomatoes
- Broccoli with Sesame-Miso Sauce
- Broccoli and Quinoa Slaw with Wild Salmon and Hemp Pesto
- Vegan Broccoli and Cheese Soup
Sources
- How Not to Age
- Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- How We Age
- Young Forever