Nicotinamide Riboside Enhances In Vitro Beta-adrenergic Brown Adipose Tissue Activity in Humans
Remie CME, et al
Published in J Clin Endocrinol Metab
Key Findings
Six weeks of nicotinamide riboside did not increase in vivo cold-induced BAT activity, despite in vitro beta-adrenergic effects.
Conclusions
NR does not translate into measurable human BAT activation in vivo.
Limitations
Small crossover sample of healthy overweight men.
Supplements Studied
Six weeks of nicotinamide riboside did not increase in vivo cold-induced BAT activity, despite in vitro beta-adrenergic effects.
Outcomes Measured
Six weeks of nicotinamide riboside did not increase in vivo cold-induced BAT activity, despite in vitro beta-adrenergic effects.
NR did not alter BAT activity or cold-induced thermogenesis. NR stimulates in vitro human BAT but not in vivo BAT in humans.
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