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Navigating NR, NMN, and Others to Find the Best NAD+ Supplement  

Learn the truths about NAD+, NR, and NMN, and why Tru Niagen is the best NAD+ supplement to support healthy aging at the cellular level.
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Rob Fried Op-Ed Published in Natural Products Insider

Rob Fried, ChromaDex CEO and founder of Tru Niagen, wrote an important op-ed on the state of the dietary supplement industry.
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Tru Niagen 300mg or 1,000mg? Which Serving Is Right for You?

Learn how NAD+ works in your body to help drive cellular energy production and repair, and find recommendations on how much Tru Niagen to take.
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The Importance of Balanced Methylation and Its Relationship to NAD+

Methylation is a vital cellular process that affects nearly every essential function in the body. Discover how it works and ways to optimize it.
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The Link Between NAD+ and Brain Aging

NAD+ plays an important role in brain health and is vital to the process of energy production in brain cells. This post explores this connection.
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Vitamin D and the Immune System

Discover the importance of Vitamin D for immune system function and how it can support overall immune health. Learn more from our experts.
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Understand Your Aging Immune System

As we age, our bodies can become less well defended. This is because our immune systems age, too. There’s a name for this process: immunosenescence.
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NAD+ Depletion: The Impact of a Sedentary Lifestyle

Discover how a sedentary lifestyle can deplete NAD+ levels in the body and why it matters for healthy aging and an active lifestyle.
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The Tru Meaning of Bioavailability

Bioavailability is key when choosing high-quality supplements. Learn more about the importance of bioavailability and the many variables affecting it.
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How to Support Immune Defense with Nutrition

How are immune health and nutrition connected? Why are vitamins C, D, and zinc so important? Find out more about the immunity/nutrition connection.
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Nutrition and Longevity: Clues from The Blue Zones

Discover the secrets of diet and exercise for longevity. Learn about nutrition for life and changing eating habits from the experts at Tru Niagen.
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How Is Cellular Energy Different from Caffeine?

What is cellular energy, and how is it different from your average cup of coffee?
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The Roots of NAD+ Research

Explore the science behind NAD research and its potential benefits. Learn how Tru Niagen is leading the way in NAD+ supplementation.
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Lifestyle Habits That Affect Your NAD+ Levels

Alcohol consumption, poor diet, excess sun exposure, over-training, sedentary living, sleep disruption—all these lifestyle habits affect NAD+ levels.
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5 Things Andrew Hughes Couldn’t Live Without on Everest

Andrew Hughes is a Tru Believer and an extraordinary mountaineer/explorer. Here are the 5 things he couldn't live without when summiting Mt. Everest.
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What Does Tru Niagen Do?

Explore how Tru Niagen® provides peace of mind for situations that escape your control.
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What Is Cellular Nutrition?

Proper nutrition has too many variables. Learn why cellular nutrition is different and what you can do to benefit the foundation of your health.
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A Beginner’s Guide to NAD+

NAD+ is hard to understand. Here's a beginner's guide to this all-important molecule. No PhD required.
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How Age Affects Testosterone Levels

Testosterone therapy is the latest anti-aging fad. Explore what the healthy aging experts have to say about the science.
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The Science Behind Telomeres and Aging

Have you heard of telomeres? Discover how these microscopic structures in our all cells are so closely linked to aging.
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Track Your Healthy-Aging Routine

Healthy aging is a journey. Here are 6 easy methods that help track your healthy aging routine every step of the way.
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How Do Cells Repair Themselves?

Our bodies have the unique ability to heal. Discover how your cells make repairs in the body.
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NAD+ Benefits: The Key to Anti-Aging

Discover the potential of NAD+ therapy for anti-aging and healthy aging. Learn about the benefits, mechanism of action, and recommended use.
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Niagen Research: The Latest Science

Learn about the latest research behind our active ingredient, Niagen® nicotinamide riboside (NR).
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What Does Vitamin B3 Deficiency Look Like?

Vitamin B3 deficiency is rare but this nutrient is vital for your health. What happens when you don't have enough?
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What Is Mitochondrial Biogenesis?

Learn how your body uses mitochondrial biogenesis in order to match your new energy needs.
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What Is Mitochondrial Dysfunction?

Mitochondrial dysfunction can make a big impact on your health. Discover what happens when these organelles don't work the way they should.
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Mitochondria and Aging

Microscopic power plants in your cells, known as the mitochondria, may be the key to why we age.
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What is Intermittent Fasting and How Does it Affect Your Body?

Discover the benefits of fasting and how it can contribute to healthy aging. Learn if fasting is good for you and how it affects your body.
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The 9 Hallmarks of Aging

There are nine hallmarks of aging that contribute to the aging process. We break down each of them in plain English.
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Nicotinamide Riboside Benefits

Discover the benefits of nicotinamide riboside, the primary active ingredient in Tru Niagen®.
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Chronological Age vs Biological Age

Your biological age may be different from your chronological age. Understand the difference.
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Which Foods Contain Nicotinamide Riboside?

Nicotinamide riboside (NR) is a novel form of vitamin B3. Find out which foods have the highest concentration of NR.
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What Is Healthy Aging?

Healthy aging is about more than just being "healthy". Learn about the true meaning behind this buzzword amongst age-defying pioneers.
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What Is a Coenzyme?

Coenzymes are not as well-known as their enzyme counterparts. Learn why they are just as important.
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What Is Cellular Health?

We define cellular health and explore how it impacts our outlook on nutrition.
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NAD+ and Heart Health

Discover how NAD+ and mitochondria play a role in maintaining your heart health.
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What Is Biohacking and Where Do Supplements Fit In?

Learn more about the biohacking trend and some safe, easy ways to implement your own biohacking routine.
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What Does “Nature-Identical” Mean?

Explore the importance of nature-identical ingredients and how they can benefit the human body.
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Is Nicotinamide Riboside Safe?

Nicotinamide riboside comes in many forms. Learn which types to trust and why.
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What Does Cellular Energy Feel Like?

Cellular energy is different from the energy you get from stimulants. Find out how your body builds cellular energy through lifestyle changes.
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Micronutrient vs. Macronutrient vs. Cellular Nutrient

Macronutrients and micronutrients are the pillars of nutrition. But what are cellular nutrients? Find out the differences between these three forms.
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NAD+ and Sun Exposure

Too much sunlight can be harmful to your cells. Learn why maintaining levels of NAD+ is important when trying to recuperate from sun damage.
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Niacin vs Nicotinamide vs Nicotinamide Riboside

What's the difference between niacin and nicotinamide? What about niacin vs nicotinamide riboside? We break down the different forms of vitamin B3.
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How to Increase NAD+ Levels Naturally

Our NAD+ levels decline with age. Learn how to increase your NAD+ levels naturally.
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Understanding the Aging Process

Dr. Sandra Kaufmann discusses the seven tenets of aging and how NAD+ fits into the equation.
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Does NAD+ Support Muscle Function?

Learn how muscles work and how NAD+ helps muscle cells repair and recover.
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How Does Sleep Deprivation Affect Your Cells?

Your cells get stressed by an exhausted body. Discover how a lack of sleep can damage your cellular health.
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A Clinical Study That Connects NAD+ and Aging

Discover how an important coenzyme called NAD+ plays a role in how we age.
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A Closer Look into One of Our Clinical Studies

Clinical trials determine whether a supplement is safe and effective. Explore one of the key clinical studies behind Niagen® (nicotinamide riboside).
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What Is a Dietary Supplement?

What are supplements made of? Discover the different kinds of ingredients that make a supplement today.
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What Is a Clinical Trial for Supplements?

Why are clinical trials so important and how are they conducted for supplements? We uncover key questions to consider when reviewing a clinical trial.
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What Is NAD+? Its Role in Cellular Respiration and Aging

Discover the science behind NAD+ and its role in cellular respiration. Learn about NAD therapy for healthy aging and its potential benefits.
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Functions of NAD+ in Your Body

Discover the surprising ways your body utilizes NAD+ for various functions in your body. Explore the science behind NAD+ and its role in your health.
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Mitochondria - The Powerhouse of the Cell

Learn how tiny organelles in your body called mitochondria earned the nickname, “the powerhouse of the cell”.
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NAD vs NAD+ vs NADH - What’s the Difference?

NAD, NAD+, or NADH. Learn why this coenzyme has many different names.
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How Does Cellular Repair Work?

Repair begins in your cells. Learn how the cellular repair process works, starting with a coenzyme called NAD+.
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NAD+ Supplements: A Complete Guide

Learn about the different types of NAD+ supplements and discover which one brings you the best benefits for better aging.
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What Is Nicotinamide Riboside?

Explore nicotinamide riboside (NR), the groundbreaking micronutrient behind Tru Niagen® that's making headlines as the "healthy aging" vitamin.
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5 Ways Personalized Nutrition Can Support Wellness

Find out how personalized nutrition supports your overall wellness.
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Is Nicotinamide Riboside Really an Anti-Aging Supplement?

Here’s why nicotinamide riboside (NR) is more than just another form of vitamin B3.
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Nicotinamide Riboside vs. NMN: Comparing Science and Quality Standards

A true side-by-side comparison between Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) and NMN.
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How a Sedentary Lifestyle Affects Your Cells

Explore how prolonged sitting and physical inactivity can affect cellular health. Learn how to counteract the impact of a sedentary lifestyle.
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A 10-Minute Workout You Can Do at Home (with No Equipment)

ChromaDex advisor, Jen Cohen, provides a 10-minute HIIT exercise you can do at home.
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Does the Key to Better Hair and Skin Lie Deep Within Our Cells?

Is there a link between our mitochondria and two highly visible signs of aging: hair loss and wrinkles?
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Energy, Age, and Estrogen

Dr. Alyssa Dweck discusses the relationship between aging and menopause.
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14 Beauty Tips to Age Better

Dr. Alyssa Dweck reveals a new definition of beauty and how to get there.
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How to Support Your Mitochondrial Health

Learn how to support your mitochondria, the powerhouse of the cell. These tiny organelles are vital for your cellular health.
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Answering the Big Questions about Aging

Recent research shows the best way to understand why we age is to look to our cells.
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How Poor Diet Affects Your Cells

Find out how a poor diet negatively affects you on a cellular level.
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Why Some of Our Best Habits Are Actually “Bad” for Us

Some habits we tout as healthy behavior require a level of moderation to keep from overexerting ourselves.
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Exercise and NAD+ Levels

Find out how your body harnesses cellular energy to power your muscles during exercise.
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How Drinking Affects Your Cells

Learn the science of how excessive drinking can negatively affect your cellular health.
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What Is a cGMP Facility?

What does it mean when a product is manufactured at a cGMP facility? Learn about our rigorous testing and quality control.
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What Are Free Radicals?

Learn about free radicals and antioxidants, the delicate balance they hold, and their impact on your cellular health.
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Mitochondrial Support Supplements: A Complete Guide

Learn about the different kinds of mitochondrial support supplements like NAD+ boosters, CoQ10, and Creatine.
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7 Ways Your Body Makes Energy

Find out the different ways your body makes energy on a biological level.
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