How to combat aging has always been a health concern for everyone. In recent years, related products have sprung up like mushrooms after rain, making it difficult to choose the right one. Among them, anti-aging nutritional supplements such as NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide) have gained popularity and attracted much attention.
NMN is actually a derivative of vitamin B3, a substance naturally present in the human body; for example, human milk contains NMN. Natural foods also contain NMN; for example, 1 kg of shrimp contains 22 mg of NMN, 1 kg of raw beef contains 60 mg, and 1 kg of tomatoes contains 26 mg. However, the amount of NMN in these foods is negligible, so it is not possible to obtain effective supplementation through a daily diet alone. Therefore, it is advisable to consider taking NMN from non-food sources.
Why do we need to take NMN? In 2013, Professor David Sinclair of Harvard Medical School published a report in the prestigious medical journal *Cell*, confirming that oral NMN can increase the level of NAD+, a cellular energy generator that provides energy to various cells inside and outside the body. As we age, the level of NAD+ in the body continues to decline. By the time we reach 40 to 60 years old, the loss of NAD+ is close to 50%, slowing down metabolism and leading to signs of aging both inside and outside the body. Research has also found that when the level of NAD+ in the body increases, it helps repair damaged gene cells, effectively activates the longevity gene Sirtuins, and can reverse signs of aging. Imagine that oral NMN effectively increases NAD+ levels, allowing a 50-year-old to have the cells of a 30-year-old, making living healthily to 100 no longer a dream. No wonder there are more and more people pursuing NMN.
However, there are many NMN brands on the market, and each product claims to be effective in anti-aging. But upon closer inspection, the ingredients of the products are not the same. How can you choose the most effective NMN?
- Pay attention to the content and number of capsules: The number on the packaging, such as 15000, represents the total NMN content per bottle. If a bottle contains 60 capsules, that means each capsule contains an average of 250 mg of NMN. Studies indicate that a daily intake of 250 to 500 mg of NMN is needed to achieve anti-aging effects. Some brands do not clearly list the total NMN content, and sometimes the nutrition label calculates the NMN content as 2 capsules per day, which may mislead consumers into thinking that a low price means a good deal.
- Pay attention to purity certification: The purity of NMN affects the degree of absorption by the human body. The higher the purity, the stronger the absorption. The closer to 100%, the more reliable it is. In addition to ensuring that it is free of impurities, mercury, and pesticides, the product is also more stable and less prone to spoilage! It is recommended to choose NMN products with clear purity test reports, especially 100% purity products, which can ensure quality and food safety.
- Is a combination NMN formula better? Pay attention to the ingredients: Some say a single-ingredient NMN formula is best, but is that true? Take chicken soup as an example. Besides chicken as the main ingredient, lean meat, fish maw, Chinese yam, and goji berries are usually added to enhance its nourishing effects and nutritional value. Similarly, if NMN is combined with other precious ingredients with anti-aging properties, it can produce a synergistic effect, multiplying its anti-aging benefits – a convenient multi-effect formula! According to David Sinclair's research, NMN combined with resveratrol is a good anti-aging formula, more effective than a single formula.
- Pay attention to the source of raw materials: Understanding where a product is manufactured and the source of its raw materials is equally important. Some products may be packaged overseas, but the raw materials come from mainland China or other places, and the price will naturally be cheaper than those from Japan or Europe. Some brands, in order to save costs, produce semi-finished products in China and then ship them to Hong Kong or overseas to complete the process, or even just package them in Hong Kong and claim they are made in Hong Kong or the United States. The price is certainly more favorable, but this is misleading to consumers and may also lead to quality and safety issues.
This tip is intended to help you gather more useful information when choosing popular NMN products in recent years, and find the anti-aging solution that best suits you.
