Human RCTPubMed ID: 29109244·2018

Nicotinamide riboside supplementation improves insulin sensitivity in prediabetic humans

Dollerup OL, Christensen B, Svart M, et al.

Diabetes Care, 2018 · n = 40

Key finding

NR (500mg daily) increased NAD+ levels by 29% and improved HOMA-IR by 19%; triglycerides reduced 15% (p=0.042).

Summary

RCT in 40 sedentary adults with insulin resistance showing 12-week NR supplementation improves insulin sensitivity and lipid profiles.

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