Description
Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)
Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) is a form of vitamin B3 that acts as a building block of NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide). NAD+ is an important molecule that is involved in cellular energy production (ATP) and DNA repair in experimental models.
Researchers have observed that NR may increase the levels of NAD+ in preclinical models. Preliminary studies have indicated that every cell requires NAD+ to produce energy in research models.
Chemical Properties
| PubChem CID | 439924 |
| Molecular Weight | 255.25 g/mol |
| Synonyms | nicotinamide riboside
1341-23-7 nicotinamide ribose nicotinamide-beta-riboside ribosylnicotinamide |
| Molecular Formula | C11H15N2O5 |
| IUPAC | 1-[(2R,3R,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]pyridin-1-ium-3-carboxamide |
| CAS | 1341-23-7 |
Working Mechanism of Nicotinamide Riboside
Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) may work by increasing the NAD+ levels in research models. NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) levels may decline in research models over a certain period of time.
When it enters the experimental models, NR converts into nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) by riboside kinases (NRKs). After that, it changes into NAD+ through a series of enzymatic reactions.
NAD+ is one of the essential molecules. Researchers have observed that NAD+ helps with cellular energy production.
Furthermore, it has been shown to activate proteins like sirtuins and PARPs. The aforementioned proteins are involved in DNA repair, stress resistance, and cellular longevity in research models.
Potential Benefits and Side Effects of Nicotinamide Riboside
There is very limited research on NR. However, so far, the research has indicated the following benefits and side effects of NR in different experimental models under controlled lab settings.
NR| Potential Benefits
- May improve cardiovascular health in research models
- It may help with anti-aging in preclinical models.
- May support neurodegenerative health in experimental models
- May help with inflammation in research models
NR| Side Effects
- May cause nausea in research models
- Hot flashes are observed in research models
- May cause abdominal pain in research subjects
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Dr. Helma Wennemers
Dr. Helma Wennemers is a globally recognized chemist shaping modern peptide science and molecular design through highly original research in applied biosciences.
Her work explores how precise molecular architecture can be engineered to create new functional systems in chemistry and life sciences. Her contributions continue to redefine contemporary chemical research through creativity, depth, and structural innovation.
