If you spend even five minutes in the world of supplements, you’ll hear about NMN. It’s been called everything from an anti-ageing miracle to a waste of money. At SuperDosed, we’re obsessed with cutting through the hype and asking a simple question: what does the evidence actually say?
First things first: what is NMN?
NMN stands for Nicotinamide Mononucleotide. It’s a molecule your body uses to make NAD⁺, a compound that helps every cell in your body produce energy, repair DNA, and respond to stress.
Here’s the catch: NAD⁺ levels decline as we age. That’s why NMN (and its cousin, NR) have gained attention. The idea is simple — boost NAD⁺, and maybe you can support healthier ageing.
What the research shows so far
The good news: Human studies consistently show that taking NMN increases NAD⁺ levels in the blood. That part is reliable.
The real question: does raising NAD⁺ do anything useful for you?
- Metabolic health: Some studies in middle-aged or overweight adults found small improvements in insulin sensitivity and cholesterol. Not life-changing, but measurable.
- Exercise and recovery: There’s early evidence that NMN might help with muscle energy and recovery, particularly in older or less fit individuals. If you’re already young and healthy, you may not notice much.
- Vascular health: A few small trials suggest benefits for blood vessel function, but these need to be repeated before we draw conclusions.
What about anti-ageing, cognition, or mood? Right now, that’s mostly animal data, anecdotes, and marketing spin.
How much do people take?
Most clinical studies use 250–600 mg per day, with the higher doses being up to 1000mg. At Superdosed, in line with these higher studies, as well as our promise to be the most effective supplements available anywhere, we've decided to work with 900mg of NMN.
Morning dosing is most common, and NMN can be taken with or without food.
Safety and side effects
So far, NMN looks pretty safe in humans. Reported side effects are mild and rare — things like slight nausea, flushing, or digestive upset. The real unknown is long-term safety, because studies haven’t followed people for years yet.
If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or managing medical conditions, this is definitely one to run by your doctor first.
The SuperDosed take on NMN
At SuperDosed, we believe supplements should be about science, not fairy tales.
Here’s how we think about NMN:
- It raises NAD⁺, which is interesting and potentially useful.
- It may offer subtle benefits for energy metabolism, recovery, or vascular health, especially in older adults or those with metabolic risk factors.
- It’s not a magic bullet for ageing — if a brand tells you otherwise, they’re selling hype.
And just like with every ingredient we consider, we’d only ever launch an NMN product if we could:
- Use a clinically relevant dose (not sprinkle-dosed nonsense).
- Back it up with a Certificate of Analysis proving purity and stability.
- Be transparent about what it can and can’t do.
Bottom line
NMN is one of the most exciting supplements in the “longevity” conversation right now, but excitement isn’t the same as proof. Yes, it raises NAD⁺. Yes, it’s safe in the short term. But if you’re expecting to feel 20 years younger overnight, you’ll be disappointed.
At SuperDosed, we’ll keep tracking the science, and make sure you get it at the dose that actually matters.
Because that’s the point of SuperDosed: supplements, backed by science, dosed to work.
