🧬 What is NMN?
NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide) is a substance derived from Vitamin B3 (Niacin), naturally present in our bodies.
It acts as a "precursor" to NAD⁺ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide), an important molecule involved in the body's energy metabolism and aging.
⚙️ Role of NMN
NMN is converted into NAD⁺ in the body.
This NAD⁺ performs vital functions:
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Generating cellular energy (mitochondrial function)
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Assisting in DNA repair
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Activating genes related to aging (sirtuin genes),
which are essential for maintaining life. - As we age, the amount of NAD⁺ in the body decreases.
This leads to a decline in cellular repair and metabolic functions.
Therefore, supplementing NMN to increase NAD⁺ may help slow down age-related changes.