NMN Enters Cells through Newly Discovered Pathway
Nature Metabolism has published a new study that finally reveals how NMN enters cells to become NAD+. It does not have to be converted into NR.
There has been a lot of interest in the past few years to restore levels of the coenzyme nicotinamide-adenine-dinclueotide NAD+, which is a powerful antioxidant that helps fight age related diseases. NAD+ levels decline with age, in rodents as well as humans. This contributes to age-related metabolic diseases.
What is NAD+?
Nicotinamide-adenine dinucleotide is a coenzyme that can be found in every living cell. It is a nucleotide dinucleotide. This means it is made up of two nucleotides that are joined by their phosphate group. The nucleotide consists of two bases: nicotinamide and adenine.
Source:
https://www.leafscience.org/nad-transporter-identified/
