How Much NMN Should I Take?

As with any question related to health and wellbeing, there is a lot of conflicting information out there on the correct dosage of NMN people you should take for the best results.

The dosage of NMN someone might take is influenced by their own health status, their lifestyle, and the outcomes they want to achieve.

At DoNotAge, we recommend 1000mg NMN every day as a standard dose. In this article we’ll explore why this is, why people might dose differently, and debunk some myths about NMN usage.

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What NMN Does In The Body

NMN (nicotinamide-mononucleotide) has become hugely popular in recent years for its anti-ageing properties. NMN is a precursor to a compound called NAD+, which naturally occurs in every living cell and is needed for cells to function properly. 

NAD+ is essential in processes like cellular metabolism, repair, and renewal. NAD+ acts as a fuel for the cells, enabling them to carry out these vital actions.

 As we age, our NAD+ levels start to decline. This NAD+ deficiency is what leads to many of the symptoms we associate with ageing, including fatigue, brain fog, chronic inflammation, and weakened immune system. Essentially, as the fuel (NAD+) runs out, cells become less efficient at performing their vital functions, and eventually stop completely. 

People supplement with NMN to replenish natural NAD+ levels as they start to drop, thereby avoiding the negative impacts of low NAD+ levels.

What Happens To NMN As We Age?

NAD+ levels in the body generally only drop gradually in the first decades of our lives. By age 30, NAD+ levels start to decline more rapidly. By age 40, NAD+ levels have fallen to around 50% of youthful levels. By 60, it’s around 80%. 

It’s worth noting that this is a standard decline in NAD+ based on current research, but individual NAD+ levels vary based on lifestyle, genetics, other medical conditions, and more.

How Much NMN Should I Take?

You may be thinking that - based on how NAD+ levels change with age - you should start at a low dosage when young and gradually increase with age.

This is not the case. While lots of debate exists around the most effective dosage of NMN, the weight of current evidence points towards 1g being the ideal dose to boost NAD+ levels.

While smaller doses have been shown to increase NAD+ levels, the increase from dosages below 900mg-1g was negligible.

While higher doses are well tolerated, there is little evidence to suggest that taking more than 1g NMN daily delivers better results.

So whatever your age or goals, we generally recommend 1g NMN daily as the optimal dose. Be sure to talk to a medical professional if you are concerned about how your individual needs and physiology might change this.

Quality AND Quantity: Choosing The Right NMN

In many cases, the difference between feeling the benefits of NMN vs not isn’t just down to the dosage you’re taking, but the source of your NMN.

With such a popular product, the unfortunate truth is that there will always be questionable companies selling you ‘NMN’ that is really anything but!

Before you choose your NMN, make sure you check the following:

  • Confirmed quality: You need to know that the product you’re being sold actually contains NMN. Ask for certificates of authenticity (COAs) to show that the product has been tested and verified by a third party

  • Proven purity: Next, you need to ensure that you aren’t taking anything else alongside your NMN. Check the ingredients list; your NMN capsules shouldn’t contain anything except NMN!

  • Pricing: If the NMN you’re looking to buy is 3X cheaper than anything else on the market, the likelihood is that it’s not going to help you much. Sourcing and testing high quality NMN costs money!

  • Trusted source: If in doubt, ask around! Use an NMN provider that has a proven reputation. Check reviews and third party sources to make sure.

If you take these steps, you will find yourself with a quality source of one of the most powerful anti-ageing ingredients on the market!

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