An autism model developed in male mice supplemented with nicotinamide riboside (NR) was found to have restored levels of the neurotransmitter oxytocin and improved social behavior.
The human body is composed of cells in the trillions. Each cell relies on a resource molecule called NAD+ for the generation of energy we know as ATP. This energy helps cells perform their unique functions and survive. As the available knowledge of NAD+ expands, scientists have come to realize that it also plays a vital role in helping activate important signaling molecules for cellular defense.
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Most of us are aware there are steps we can take to support the health of our hearts, teeth, eyes, and other vital organs. But when it comes to our brains, we’re often stumped.
Read MoreIn a paper published in the journal PNAS, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis reported that glioblastoma tumors over-produce NAMPT, an enzyme which is involved in the creation of NAD.
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