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Dietary supplement

Tru Niagen Unflavored Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by ChromaDex

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

Tru Niagen Unflavored is a dietary supplement by ChromaDex with 2 active ingredients. 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 Tru Niagen Unflavored by ChromaDex

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Tru Niagen Unflavored is a powder with 2 active ingredients: nicotinamide riboside (Niagen) and fiber. Nicotinamide riboside is a form of vitamin B3 that your body converts into NAD+, a molecule involved in energy and cellular function.

The fiber rounds out the formulation. The product also contains inulin as an inactive ingredient.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Nicotinamide Riboside's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Age better and increase NAD+.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Physical performance, Cellular energy, Metabolic health, Healthy aging.
  • The closest evidence on file: Nicotinamide Riboside is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Athletic performance (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Nicotinamide Riboside is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Physical performance.

We don't have solid evidence yet that nicotinamide riboside works for the conditions on the label — age-related macular degeneration, Alzheimer disease, athletic performance, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or heart failure. The data on file rates all of these as having insufficient reliable evidence, which means research so far hasn't been conclusive enough to confirm whether it's effective for any of them.

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, but long-term safety isn't fully understood yet. The most common side effects in clinical trials are bloating, muscle pain, nausea, itching, sweating, and changes in bowel movements.

One person reported leg cramps, and some have reported mild muscle soreness. These tend to be mild and temporary.

We don't have enough safety data to recommend this during pregnancy or breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant or nursing and want to take it.

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.

If you're on an antihypertensive drug (a blood pressure medication), double-check it here before taking this product — nicotinamide riboside may add to its effect and lower your pressure too much. For any other medications you take regularly, run them through the search tool on this page.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Tru Niagen Unflavored is a nicotinamide riboside supplement that's generally well tolerated short-term, but we don't yet have strong evidence it works for the conditions claimed on the label. If you take a blood pressure medication, check it against the interaction list here first — nicotinamide riboside may lower your pressure further.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or take any regular medications.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 16, 2022.

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 Tru Niagen Unflavored, straight from the product label.

Brand ChromaDex
Barcode (UPC) 856029008141
Net contents 0.14 Ounce(s); 4 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 16, 2022
DSLD ID 266733
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Halal
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Tru Niagen Unflavored by ChromaDex, 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:
4 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Gram(s)
UPC/BARCODE
856029008141
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories15 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates4 Gram(s)1%
Fiber3 Gram(s)10%
Niagen300 mg--

Other ingredients: Inulin

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Label statements
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Precautions

CAUTION: If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications, please seek the advice of a healthcare professional prior to use.

Not intended for use by children under 18.

Do not use if sealed packet is ripped or torn.

Storage

Storage Information: Store in a cool, dry place.

General Statements

Patents: See NRPatents.com

Formulation

Age better Increases NAD+

Unflavored

Vegetarian

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Daily—Add contents of 1 packet to 16 fl oz of cold or room-temperature liquid while stirring, mix thoroughly until dissolved.

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.

Seals/Symbols

NSF Certified Sport Crescent M (Halal)

Formula

Star-K (Kosher)

Crescent M (Halal)

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Tru Niagen Unflavored by ChromaDex label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Tru Niagen Unflavored by ChromaDex

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size4 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Fiber

3 Gram(s) 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: Inulin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Tru Niagen Unflavored by ChromaDex 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 Tru Niagen Unflavored 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 Tru Niagen Unflavored, from the product label.

ChromaDex

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Name
ChromaDex, Inc
Street Address
10900 Wilshire Blvd Suite 600
City
Los Angeles
State
CA
ZipCode
90024
Phone Number
888-642-4361
Web Address
TruNiagen.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Tru Niagen Unflavored by ChromaDex: Common Questions

Does Tru Niagen Unflavored by ChromaDex interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Tru Niagen Unflavored 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?
Tru Niagen Unflavored contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.
Will this help with memory or Alzheimer disease?
We don't have enough reliable evidence yet to say whether nicotinamide riboside works for memory or Alzheimer disease. The research so far hasn't been conclusive enough to confirm it helps.
What side effects might I get?
Most people tolerate it well. The most common side effects from clinical trials are bloating, muscle pain, nausea, itching, sweating, and changes in your stools. These are usually mild and temporary. One person reported leg cramps.
Is it safe to take while pregnant?
We don't have enough safety data on nicotinamide riboside in pregnancy to recommend for or against it. If you're pregnant and interested in taking it, talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Can I take it if I'm breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're breastfeeding and want to use this product.
What does the fiber do in this product?
Fiber supports digestive health, though the specific role it plays in this formulation isn't detailed in the product facts.
How long does it take to work?
We don't have evidence in our data that this product works for the conditions on the label, so we can't say how long you'd need to take it to see an effect.

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Sources & How We Checked

Tru Niagen Unflavored'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.

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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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