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Tag: NAD+

Brain proteins
In Nature Aging, researchers have described how an increase in the iron-associated protein ferritin light chain 1 (FTL1) is related to age-related cognitive impairment. Impairment without cellular death While neuronal loss is always a concern, age-related cognitive decline has been found to be primarily driven by other factors, such as synapse function [1]. Only a...
Nicotine
A recent study reported that long-term nicotine consumption had a positive impact on motor function in male mice. The beneficial effects were mediated by sphingolipid and NAD+ metabolism [1]. Two faces of tobacco smoking Smoking tobacco is widely considered detrimental to health for multiple good reasons, as it has been associated with increased risks of...
Green mitochondria
Researchers publishing in Physical Review X have discovered compounds that can double the efficiency of the sirtuin SIRT3 in processing NAD+. Looking for a new way to boost enzymes The researchers begin their paper by noting that most drugs administered to people are geared towards inhibition of particular enzymes in order to treat a disease....
Osteoporosis
Researchers have described a relationship between the NAD+ regulator CD38, mitochondrial function, and the gradual destruction of bone in Aging Cell. Inflammation up, bone mass down Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD): Benefits and ResearchNicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is a coenzyme found in all living cells. It is a dinucleotide, which means that it consists of two...
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A new preprint from David Sinclair’s lab has discovered that NMN supplementation started in midlife increases median and maximal lifespan in female mice and boosts healthspan in males [1]. NAD and aging Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is a ubiquitous metabolite that performs several crucial roles. NAD’s oxidized version, NAD+, participates in energy production, facilitates DNA...
Peripheral artery disease
Researchers publishing in Nature Communications have found that nicotinamide riboside (NR) improves walking distance for people who have peripheral artery disease (PAD) in the legs. When the arms and legs don't get enough blood Ischemia, the failure of blood vessels to deliver sufficient oxygen and nutrients, is a key part of fatal conditions such as...