For example, NMN, which is popular in the health circle recently, is hotly debated because of its anti-aging and longevity effects. So, what kind of substance is NMN, and does it really have anti-aging effect? This article will talk about this knowledge.
The so-called NMN, the full name of which is "nicotinamide mononucleotide" in Chinese, is a naturally occurring biologically active nucleotide, which is snowflake-like powder at room temperature.
In biology, the main function of NMN is to repair damaged cells by accelerating the increase of NAD+ level in human body. In other words, what really works is NAD+, and NMN plays the role of precursor.
With regard to the specific effects of NMN, we should start with experimental research.
20 13 In Cell magazine, David Sinclair, a professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School in the United States, published a study, which confirmed that NMN supplementation can increase the level of NAD+, effectively reverse and delay aging, and at the same time improve human immunity.
Professor David Sinclair's research on mice shows that NMN can improve the health of animals and prolong their life. In addition, according to his own account, he takes NMN every day, and his resting heart rate, vital capacity, low-density lipoprotein, cholesterol and blood pressure are the same as those of young people in their twenties.
Since then, the research on NMN has also begun around the world. In 20 15, Japan's NHK TV station also began to publicize NMN in the documentary "The Next World", saying that it has a strong effect, which has a positive effect on repairing damaged DNA, regulating immunity, sleeping, preventing three high diseases, resisting aging and prolonging life.
Since then, with the reports of mainstream media, the concept of NMN has gradually become a hot topic, and various products about NMN have spread rapidly.
In fact, regarding the anti-aging effect of NMN, the main functional group at present is not human body, and its anti-aging effect is obtained through animal experiments. Although the influence of NMN on humans is not as good as that of mice, in principle, the anti-aging effect of NMN is real.
However, in the face of such anti-aging products, we also need to maintain a rationality. The NMN products on the market are mixed. If we don't distinguish carefully from the aspects of product content, purity and company qualification, the possibility of being cheated will be greatly improved, which is very unfavorable. Here, I still want to remind everyone to be vigilant at all times and avoid blind obedience.