Randomised controlled trial

A randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial of nicotinamide riboside in obese men: safety, insulin-sensitivity, and lipid-mobilizing effects

Dollerup OL, Christensen B, Svart M, et al. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2018;108:343-353.

What it found

Precursor study (NR). No serious adverse events and normal safety blood tests, but no improvement in insulin sensitivity, glucose handling, energy expenditure, fat burning or body composition.

Limitations

Men aged 40 to 70 with obesity only; moderate size.

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