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What is NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide)?

The short answer

NMN is a natural compound the body makes from vitamin B3.

  • What it is

    Converted to NAD+ in cells.

  • What people look into

    Aging

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What it is

Type
NAD+ precursor (not a peptide)
Also known as
nmn supplement
How it works
Converted to NAD+ in cells.

Regulatory status

Supplement How we label status

As of October 4, 2026, NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide) is sold in the US as a dietary supplement.

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Federal (FDA)
Dietary supplement (DSHEA)

References

Sources as of October 4, 2026

  1. FDA: www.fda.gov/food/new-dietary-ingredient-ndi-notification-process/submitted-75-day-premarket-notifications-new-dietary-ingredients
  2. Regulations.gov: www.regulations.gov/document/FDA-2023-P-0872-2754
  3. Regulations.gov: www.regulations.gov/document/FDA-2022-S-0023-0068