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Nicotinamide Mononucleotide

Meaning

Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN) is a naturally occurring nucleotide derived from niacin (Vitamin B3) that serves as a direct precursor to Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+), a coenzyme essential for hundreds of metabolic processes. NMN is a critical intermediate in the NAD+ salvage pathway, and its supplementation is a strategy utilized to elevate systemic NAD+ levels, which decline significantly with age. This molecule is studied for its potential role in cellular energy metabolism, DNA repair, and longevity pathways.