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Breakthrough: Brain-Boosting Supplement Shows Alzheimer's Promise

8/11/2025

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Researchers at the University of Delaware have made a groundbreaking discovery: nicotinamide riboside (NR) can penetrate the brain, offering hope in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Early trials revealed that NR supplementation boosts NAD+ levels and modifies Alzheimer’s biomarkers, paving the way for further studies on its cognitive benefits and therapeutic promise.

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Researchers at the University of Delaware have made a groundbreaking discovery: nicotinamide riboside (NR) can penetrate the brain, offering hope in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Early trials revealed that NR supplementation boosts NAD+ levels and modifies Alzheimer’s biomarkers, paving the way for further studies on its cognitive benefits and therapeutic promise.