nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide

noun

: nad

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Sinclair also takes 1 gram of NMN, or nicotinamide mononucleotide, which in the body turns into NAD+, or nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 2 June 2022 Breaking Defense says the molecule in question is something called nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+). Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 6 July 2021 Somewhere between early adulthood and middle age, a compound in your cells called nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) begins a gradual decline. Nicole Saporita, Good Housekeeping, 29 May 2019 That’s where a key compound called nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) comes in. Nicole Saporita, Good Housekeeping, 26 Dec. 2018 Another closely watched effort involves boosting levels of a molecule known as NAD, or nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, to trigger an anti-aging enzyme called SIRT1. Robert Weisman, BostonGlobe.com, 19 May 2018 The treatment center offers a 10-day detox using a nutritional supplement of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, or NAD, a molecule found in all cells that declines as people age. Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati.com, 2 May 2018 Luna Living's program involves spa-like treatments and a regimen of dietary supplements known as NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide). Ginger Christ, cleveland.com, 27 Apr. 2018 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide was in 1960

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“Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nicotinamide%20adenine%20dinucleotide. Accessed 9 Jun. 2023.

Medical Definition

nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide

noun
: nad

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