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Common supplement reverses premature aging in landmark human trial

A rare genetic disorder called Werner syndrome causes premature aging and devastating health complications from an early age, yet treatment options have been lacking. New hope emerges from Chiba University, where researchers conducted the first clinical trial using nicotinamide riboside (NR), a precursor to NAD+ that s been linked to anti-aging effects. The double-blind trial revealed that NR not only safely boosted NAD+ levels but also improved cardiovascular health, reduced skin ulcers, and helped protect kidney function in patients.

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