Preclinical Study Builds on Growing Body of Evidence Showcasing Exogenous Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN) Must be Converted to Nicotinamide Riboside (NR), Making NR a More Efficient Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+) Precursor to NMN

24 Aug 2023
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This study, which utilized the gold standard method of stable isotopes, reinforces that NMNNMN cannot cross the cell membrane directly and must first be converted to NR LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ChromaDex Corp. (NASDAQ:CDXC), a global authority on Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+) research and healthy aging, shares findings from a preclinical study, as reported in the peer-reviewed journal International Journal of Molecular Sciences by a team of scientists led by Dr. Yue Yang, Assistant Professor of Research in Pharmacology at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Outside of the cell, NMNNMN cannot cross the cell barrier directly and must first be converted to NR (Graphic: Business Wire) This preclinical study utilized stable isotopes, the gold standard method in research, to assess the metabolic fate of nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)NMN). The results indicate that NMNNMN is primarily converted to nicotinamide and nicotinamide riboside (NR) before being utilized for NAD+ synthesis, with only a small portion of NMNNMN being directly incorporated into NAD+. These results build on a growing body of research demonstrating that NMNNMN cannot cross the cell membrane directly and must first be converted to NR. Because NR can cross the cell membrane directly, this data, along with other science, indicates that NR is a more efficient NAD+ precursor than NMNNMN. “The research overwhelmingly demonstrates that NMNNMN obtained from the diet or supplementation is a precursor to NR as NMNNMN cannot efficiently cross the cell membrane and suggests NR is more efficient at increasing NAD+ levels,” said Dr. Anthony Covarrubias, Principal Investigator at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics, UCLA Metabolism and Immunology Theme Space, who was not involved in the study. Although NAD+ was discovered over a century ago, interest in the science around NAD+ biology has ignited due to the recent discovery of NR and NMNNMN’s ability to boost bioavailable NAD+. However, in November 2022, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration determined that NMNNMN could no longer be sold as a dietary supplement. This decision has no impact on NR, which is a chemically and biologically distinct precursor to NAD+. Chemical structure differences of NR and NMNNMN NR and NMNNMN are chemically identical except for a phosphate group present within the structure of NMNNMN. This phosphate group prevents exogenous NMNNMN from entering the cell directly. NMNNMN’s phosphate group is removed by the extracellular enzyme, CD73, converting NMNNMN into NR. A comparison of two separate clinical studies featuring healthy middle-aged to older adults who received 1000 mg of NR or NMNNMN daily showcased that NR was 25% more effective in raising whole blood NAD+ levels after two weeks of supplementation. Additionally, because of the additional phosphate on NMNNMN, an individual must consume approximately 15% more NMNNMN (~345mg), compared to 300mg of NR to deliver the same amount of NAD+ precursor molecules (Conze et al., 2019 and Pencina et al., 2022). While one published preclinical study claimed the NMN transporter, Slc12a8, allows NMNNMN to enter cells directly, these results were obtained in mice and never replicated in humans (Grozio et al., 2019). By comparison, five preclinical studies have demonstrated that NMNNMN cannot cross the cell barrier directly and must first be converted to NR to increase NAD+ (Fletcher et al., 2017, Nikiforov et al., 2011, Ratajczak et al., 2016, Kim et al., 2020, Suave et al., 2023). In contrast, NR is directly imported into human cells by a family of equilibrative nucleoside transporter (ENT) proteins (Kropotov e al., 2021). About the study The preclinical study led by Dr. Yang provides insights into NAD+ homeostasis and the precise effects of NMNNMN in mice. 10-week-old male mice were administered isotopically-labeled NMNNMN (500 mg/kg) both intravenously and orally and NAD+ synthesis was analyzed after 2 or 4 hours. Study highlights The liver had the highest increase in NAD+ levels after NMNNMN administration, but it actively broke down NMNNMN releasing it in the blood, and preferred utilizing nicotinamide and NR instead of NMNNMN for NAD+ production The kidney and small intestines showed significant incorporation of NR for NAD+ production from NMN There was a very small amount of direct incorporation of NMNNMN into NAD+ in the kidney and white adipose tissue, however levels were nominal The results indicate that NMNNMN is primarily converted to nicotinamide and NR before powering the crucial synthesis of NAD+ and only a small portion of NMNNMN was directly incorporated into NAD+. This understanding of the conversion pathways sheds light on the dynamics of NAD+ metabolism in different tissues and is consistent with a large body of evidence suggesting NMNNMN must be converted into NR prior to entering cells. Further, another recent preclinical study analyzing NR and NMNNMN demonstrated that while both NMNNMN and NR protect DNA, there was a stronger preventative effect against DNA damage when cells were treated with NR before chemotherapy versus NMNNMN (Qiu et al., 2023). These results add to the growing body of science establishing that NR is a more efficient and superior NAD+ precursor compared to NMNNMN, however more research must be conducted to determine the effects of NR and NMNNMN supplementation on the full NAD+ metabolome. For additional information on ChromaDex, visit . About ChromaDex: ChromaDex Corp. is a global bioscience company dedicated to healthy aging. The ChromaDex team, which includes world-renowned scientists, is pioneering research on nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), levels of which decline with age. ChromaDex is the innovator behind NAD+ precursor nicotinamide riboside (NR), commercialized as the flagship ingredient Niagen®. Nicotinamide riboside and other NAD+ precursors are protected by ChromaDex’s patent portfolio. ChromaDex maintains a website at to which ChromaDex regularly posts copies of its press releases as well as additional and financial information about the Company. Forward-Looking Statements: This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements related to whether this research builds on a growing body of evidence showcasing that exogenous NMNNMN must be converted to NR, making NR a more efficient NAD+ precursor to NMN. 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View source version on businesswire.com: Contacts ChromaDex Media Contact: Kendall Knysch, Head of Media Relations & Partnerships 310-388-6706 ext. 689 kendall.knysch@chromadex.com ChromaDex Investor Relations Contact: +1 (949) 356-1620 InvestorRelations@ChromaDex.com Source: ChromaDex Corporation Smart Multimedia Gallery Photo Outside of the cell, NMNNMN cannot cross the cell barrier directly and must first be converted to NR (Graphic: Business Wire) Logo View this news release and multimedia online at:
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