NAD+ boosters: NR, NMN, and how they affect sirtuins | David Sinclair

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, or NAD+, is a cofactor for multiple physiological processes in the body. NAD+ can be synthesized in the body in the NAD+ salvage pathway, or from two of its precursors, nicotinamide mononucleotide and nicotinamide riboside, often referred to as NAD+ "boosters." Boosting levels of NAD+ has been shown to improve lifespan and healthspan in animal models of premature aging and in humans. In this clip, Dr. David Sinclair describes the NAD+ salvage pathway and how boosting cellular NAD+ levels may be beneficial in slowing aging.

This clip was taken from the FoundMyFitness interview with Dr. David Sinclair found at    • Dr. David Sinclair on Informational T...  

Original episode published on Nov 6, 2019
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About FoundMyFitness: Rhonda Patrick has a Ph.D. in biomedical science from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She also has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in biochemistry/chemistry from the University of California. She has done extensive research on aging, cancer, and nutrition.

It is Dr. Patrick’s goal to challenge the status quo and encourage the wider public to think about health and longevity using a proactive, preventative approach.

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About David Sinclair: David A. Sinclair, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and co-director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for the Biological Mechanisms of Aging. He is the co-founder of the journal Aging, where he serves as co-chief editor. His work on aging has earned him numerous awards for his research, including the Australian Medical Research Medal, and landed him a spot in Time magazine's Top 100 most influential people on the planet. Learn more about David Sinclair at https://sinclair.hms.harvard.edu/peop...