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NAD+ Cell Regenerator Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Life Extension

Capsule Category: Vitamin
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

NAD+ Cell Regenerator is a dietary supplement by Life Extension with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for healthy aging, boosting cellular energy, supporting metabolism.Based on those ingredients, 172 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Niagen. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of NAD+ Cell Regenerator by Life Extension

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

NAD+ Cell Regenerator is a single-ingredient supplement containing nicotinamide riboside (sold as Niagen). Nicotinamide riboside is a form of vitamin B3 that your body converts into NAD+, a molecule involved in cellular energy and repair.

The capsule also contains inactive ingredients—microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose, silica, and stearate—which are standard fillers and binders.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: defense against cellular aging.
  • We looked for evidence on: cellular energy, healthy aging, metabolic support, longevity.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence for nicotinamide riboside isn't yet established for the purposes listed in our data. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for age-related macular degeneration, Alzheimer disease, athletic performance, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or heart failure.

More research is needed before we can say whether it works for these conditions.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Nicotinamide Riboside

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Nicotinamide riboside appears generally well tolerated in short-term studies, though long-term safety isn't fully known. Common side effects in trials have included bloating, muscle pain, nausea, itching, sweating, and mild changes in stool.

A small number of trial participants reported leg cramps or muscle soreness. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know whether it's safe in those situations.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Nicotinamide Riboside

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Nicotinamide Riboside.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 172 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check any blood pressure-lowering medications (antihypertensives) you take before starting this supplement. It may theoretically add to their effect and lower your blood pressure further.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

If you're curious about NAD+ support and don't take blood pressure medication, this product is worth discussing with your pharmacist. If you take any medication for high blood pressure, check your specific drugs first—the interaction is documented but low-risk (Minor severity).

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, since safety data is limited in those situations.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 24, 2025.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about NAD+ Cell Regenerator, straight from the product label.

Brand Life Extension
Net contents 30 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 24, 2025
DSLD ID 332696
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for NAD+ Cell Regenerator by Life Extension, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
IngredientAmount% DV
Niagen300 mg--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose, Silica, Stearate

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Label statements
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Formula

NAD+ Cell Regenerator 300 mg

Formulation

Gluten free Non GMO LE Certified

Defense against cellular aging

Seals/Symbols

Non GMO LE Certified

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Precautions

To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, contact 1-866-280-2852.

Storage

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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NAD+ Cell Regenerator by Life Extension label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in NAD+ Cell Regenerator by Life Extension

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Niagen

Interacts with
172 drugs
300 mg per serving Form: Nicotinamide Riboside Chloride

Nicotinamide riboside (NR) is a form of vitamin B3 that the body converts into NAD+, a molecule involved in cellular energy and repair. Early human st...

Niagen monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose, Silica, Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

NAD+ Cell Regenerator by Life Extension Drug Interactions

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172Drugs
172 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Niagen 172

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in NAD+ Cell Regenerator with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Niagen1 drug type · 172 drugs

Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, nicotinamide riboside may have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs, potentially increasing the risk for hypotension.
One small clinical study suggests that nicotinamide riboside can modestly reduce blood pressure in hypertensive patients. However, other clinical research did not find a reduction in blood pressure when compared with control.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for NAD+ Cell Regenerator, from the product label.

Life Extension

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Name
Quality Supplements and Vitamins, Inc.
City
Ft. Lauderdale
State
FL
ZipCode
33309
Phone Number
1-866-280-2852
Web Address
LifeExtension.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

NAD+ Cell Regenerator by Life Extension: Common Questions

Does NAD+ Cell Regenerator by Life Extension interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, NAD+ Cell Regenerator has a known interaction with 172 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
NAD+ Cell Regenerator contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is nicotinamide riboside safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
What are the most common side effects?
The most commonly reported side effects in trials were bloating, muscle pain, nausea, itching, sweating, and mild changes in stool. A small number of people also reported leg cramps or muscle soreness.
Does nicotinamide riboside actually work for anti-aging or brain health?
We don't have enough reliable evidence yet to rate nicotinamide riboside for conditions like age-related macular degeneration, Alzheimer disease, athletic performance, liver disease, or heart failure. More research is needed.
Is this supplement well tolerated overall?
Yes, nicotinamide riboside appears well tolerated in short-term studies, though long-term safety isn't fully known. Most side effects that have been reported are mild and affect the stomach or muscles.
What is Niagen, and why is it in this product?
Niagen is a form of vitamin B3 (nicotinamide riboside) that your body converts into NAD+, a molecule involved in cellular energy and repair. It's the sole active ingredient in this supplement.

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Sources & How We Checked

NAD+ Cell Regenerator's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 7 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Nicotinamide Riboside 7 references
  1. Martens CR, Denman BA, Mazzo MR, et al. Chronic nicotinamide riboside supplementation is well-tolerated and elevates NAD+ in healthy middle-aged and older adults. Nat Commun 2018;9(1):1286. PubMed
  2. Dollerup OL, Christensen B, Svart M, et al. A randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial of nicotinamide riboside in obese men: safety, insulin-sensitivity, and lipid-mobilizing effects. Am J Clin Nutr 2018;108(2):343-53. PubMed
  3. Dellinger RW, Santos SR, Morris M, et al. Repeat dose NRPT (nicotinamide riboside and pterostilbene) increases NAD+ levels in humans safety and sustainably: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. NPJ J Aging Mech Dis 2017;3:17.
  4. Conze D, Brenner C, Kruger CL. Safety and metabolism of long-term administration of NIAGEN (nicotinamide riboside chloride) in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of healthy overweight adults. Sci Rep 2019;9(1):9772. PubMed
  5. Remie CME, Roumans KHM, Moonen MPB, et al. Nicotinamide riboside supplementation alters body composition and skeletal muscle acetylcarnitine concentrations in healthy obese humans. Am J Clin Nutr. 2020;112(2):413-426. PubMed
  6. Turck D, Castenmiller J, de Henauw S, et al. Safety of nicotinamide riboside chloride as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and bioavailability of nicotinamide from this source, in the context of Directive 2002/46/EC. EFSA J. 2019;17(8):e0
  7. EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA), Turck D, et al. Extension of use of nicotinamide riboside chloride as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. EFSA J 2021;19(11):e06843.

See these in context on the Nicotinamide Riboside monograph →

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