What Does 500 mg of NAD+ Actually Mean?

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Why the number on the front is only the start

If you have read three articles and two forum threads about NAD+ and still cannot tell what is marketing and what is not, you are being careful, not difficult. So let us do the plain-language version of the label.

500 mg per serving, not per capsule

Bare Rituals Cellular Renewal NAD+ Complex lists 500 mg of NAD+ in a serving, and a serving is two capsules. A bottle holds 60 capsules, which is 30 servings, or about a month. Always check whether a label states its amount per capsule or per serving before you compare products.

What else is in the serving

  • NAD+: 500 mg. A coenzyme found in every cell, involved in the reactions cells use to turn nutrients into energy.*
  • Quercetin dihydrate extract: 250 mg. A plant flavonoid studied for its antioxidant activity.*
  • Japanese knotweed extract: 150 mg, standardized to 98% resveratrol. A plant polyphenol with ongoing research interest in healthy aging.*

Other ingredients: HPMC (vegetable capsule), microcrystalline cellulose, brown rice flour, olive oil, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate.

Direct NAD+ vs. NMN vs. NR

NAD+ is the coenzyme itself. NMN and NR (nicotinamide riboside) are precursors, building blocks the body can convert into NAD+. They are different ingredients with different bodies of research. A 2018 randomized study in healthy middle-aged and older adults (Martens et al., Nature Communications) examined NR and found it raised blood NAD+ levels. That study did not test our formula, so we do not present it as proof of what this product does.

What milligrams cannot tell you

A bigger number does not prove a bigger result. Milligrams describe what is in the capsule. They do not describe how you will feel, and we cannot promise that. That is why we pair the label with a 30-day risk-free guarantee and a free Daily Wellness Tracker, so you can judge for yourself.

What it costs per day

One bottle is $59.99, about $2 a day. Orders over $45 ship free. Buy 2 Get 1 Free is $95.98 for a 90-day supply, and Subscribe & Save 20% brings a bottle to $47.99, cancel anytime. It is made in the USA.

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Consult your healthcare professional before starting any supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or managing a medical condition.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.