What is NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide)?
The short answer
NAD+ is a molecule found in all cells of the body.
What it is
Coenzyme that cells use in their mitochondria.
What people look into
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- Status as of
- How we source
- Ellum doesn't sell peptides.
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What it is
- Type
- Coenzyme (not a peptide)
- Also known as
- nad
- How it works
- Coenzyme that cells use in their mitochondria.
Regulatory status
Supplement How we label status
As of October 4, 2026, NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is sold in the US as a dietary supplement.
- Federal (FDA)
- Dietary supplement (DSHEA) when oral; injectable is the nad-injectable row
US enforcement actions
2 US enforcement actions since 2026.
Actions by US federal and state agencies whose documents name NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide). Each row links to the government's own document.
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US enforcement actions table
| Date | Agency | Action | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| FDA | Warning letter | FDA document, warning letter, April 7, 2026, on fda.gov | |
| FDA | Warning letter | FDA document, warning letter, January 20, 2026, on fda.gov |
Forms and brands
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Forms and brands table
| Name | Kind | Status | FDA status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAD+ injections (Rx) | Form | Not FDA-approved | Not FDA-approved |
References
Sources as of October 4, 2026