New research upends argument for popular longevity supplement NAD+ touted by celebs
New research challenges the widely held belief that NAD+ levels decline with age, a claim often promoted by celebrities and influencers. A study published in Nature Metabolism found no evidence of a decline in blood NAD+ levels with aging, despite previous assumptions. While some experts remain skeptical, the findings suggest a need for reevaluation of the supplement's purported benefits for healthy aging.
- ▪A recent study shows that blood levels of NAD+ do not decline with age, contradicting popular claims.
- ▪The research analyzed blood samples from over 300 individuals, including both younger and older adults.
- ▪Experts acknowledge that while NAD+ levels may not drop in blood, declines could still occur in specific tissues.
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For subscribersNew research upends argument for popular longevity supplement NAD+ touted by celebsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA new research emerged, showing that a central claim about NAD+ is not as straightforward as influencers make it out to be.PHOTO: GHAZALLE BADIOZAMANI/NYTIMESDana G. SmithPublished May 24, 2026, 10:40 AMUpdated May 24, 2026, 10:40 AMGwyneth Paltrow has tried it. So have Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber. And lest you think this product is just for women, know that influencers such as Andrew Huberman, Bryan Johnson and Gary Brecka have all endorsed its use, too.Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, or NAD+, has been among the hottest anti-ageing supplements for several years.
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