NAD+ vs NMN
NAD+: Coenzyme (not a peptide). NMN: NAD+ precursor supplement. Per milligram, NMN is cheaper right now (USD 0.006 vs USD 0.003 at the cheapest tested vendor). Prices per mg compare cost, not effect: the amounts used in studies differ between compounds.
NAD+
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide is essential for turning food into cellular energy and for DNA repair enzymes; levels fall with age. Injected and IV NAD+ is popular in wellness clinics, but clinical evidence is limited.
- What it is
- Coenzyme (not a peptide)
- Category
- Mitochondria & energy
- Status
- Not an approved drug for these uses.
- Cheapest
- USD 0.006 per mg (Huatai Peptide)
- Median price
- USD 0.075 per mg
- Vendors
- 86 independently tested, 26 with a lab report
- Research
- Grade D: Little or no evidence (3 papers)
- Studied as
- studied in people
- Reported side effects
- Muscle pain, headache, fatigue or sleep disturbance (mostly mild)
NMN
Nicotinamide mononucleotide, a direct precursor of NAD+, sold for healthy-aging and energy support. Animal studies are promising; human trials are small and show raised NAD+ levels with modest effects.
- What it is
- NAD+ precursor supplement
- Category
- Vitamins & supplements
- Status
- Sold as a supplement in many countries; FDA has disputed its supplement status in the US.
- Cheapest
- USD 0.003 per mg (Simple Peptide)
- Median price
- USD 0.003 per mg
- Vendors
- 1 independently tested, 0 with a lab report
- Research
- Not reviewed
Cheapest tested vendors for NAD+ and NMN
Lowest price per milligram at up to three independently tested vendors each. Rankings are by price only; open a vendor to see its lab results.
| Peptide | Vendor | Per mg |
|---|---|---|
| NAD+ | Huatai Peptide | USD 0.006 |
| Mai Peptide | USD 0.011 | |
| BeiBangAn | USD 0.012 | |
| NMN | Simple Peptide | USD 0.003 |
Questions people ask
What is the difference between NAD+ and NMN?
NAD+: Coenzyme (not a peptide). NMN: NAD+ precursor supplement. Per milligram, NMN is cheaper right now (USD 0.006 vs USD 0.003 at the cheapest tested vendor). Prices per mg compare cost, not effect: the amounts used in studies differ between compounds.
Which is cheaper, NAD+ or NMN?
NMN is cheaper per mg: USD 0.006 for NAD+ vs USD 0.003 for NMN at the cheapest independently tested vendor. The median listing is USD 0.075 per mg for NAD+ and USD 0.003 per mg for NMN.
Which is easier to find from a tested vendor, NAD+ or NMN?
NAD+ is sold by more independently tested vendors: 86 list NAD+ (26 publish a lab report for it) and 1 list NMN (0 with a lab report).
Are NAD+ and NMN FDA approved?
NAD+: Not an approved drug for these uses. NMN: Sold as a supplement in many countries; FDA has disputed its supplement status in the US.