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NMN

Codeage
4.5
(946 ratings)
Betaine Anhydrous 42.5 mg
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Score 45.0

Codeage NMN offers a combination of NMN and Betaine Anhydrous, aiming to support general vitality and potentially some aspects of fitness and cardiovascular health. However, the doses of both key ingredients are relatively low, particularly the Betaine Anhydrous, which is not at a functional level for performance benefits.

Quantity: 30 Capsule(s)Servings size: 1 Capsule(s) (30 servings)
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Fitness
Muscle Gain
Cardiovascular Support

Score 45.0

Codeage NMN offers a combination of NMN and Betaine Anhydrous, aiming to support general vitality and potentially some aspects of fitness and cardiovascular health. However, the doses of both key ingredients are relatively low, particularly the Betaine Anhydrous, which is not at a functional level for performance benefits.

Analysis

This product provides 207.50mg of Beta-Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN) and 42.50mg of Betaine Anhydrous. NMN is a precursor to NAD+, a coenzyme crucial for cellular energy production, DNA repair, and numerous metabolic processes often linked to anti-aging and overall cellular vitality. While promising, the 207.5mg dose is on the lower end of what is often studied for significant effects, with many research dosages ranging from 250mg to 1000mg or more. Betaine Anhydrous, or TMG, supports methylation and has been studied for its potential to improve athletic performance (power, endurance) and cardiovascular health by reducing homocysteine levels. However, the 42.50mg dose in this product is extremely low and is unlikely to yield any measurable physiological benefit for performance or cardiovascular support, as effective doses typically range from 1.5 to 6 grams. Online reviews for NMN products often highlight subjective improvements in energy or well-being rather than direct, measurable fitness or cardiovascular outcomes. Given the low dosing of both ingredients relative to their potential benefits and market comparables, this product provides limited efficacy for its stated goals.

Pros
  • Contains NMN, a popular compound for cellular health and anti-aging research.
  • Easy-to-take capsule form.
Cons
  • Low dose of NMN (207.5mg) compared to many clinical studies and other products.
  • Critically underdosed Betaine Anhydrous (42.5mg) for performance or significant cardiovascular benefits, rendering its inclusion largely ineffective.
  • The price per serving is relatively high for the active ingredient dosage provided.
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Ingredients
IngredientAmount per serving
Beta-Nicotinamide Mononucleotide 207.5 mg
Betaine Anhydrous (Trimethylglycine) 42.5 mg
Adults 18–50
Categories
Betaine Anhydrous 10.0
The quantity of Betaine Anhydrous (42.50mg) is significantly below the research-backed doses (typically 1.5g-6g) required to elicit its known benefits for performance, body composition, or homocysteine reduction, making its contribution to this collection negligible.
Goals
Cardiovascular Support 50.0
NMN's role in NAD+ metabolism can indirectly contribute to cellular health and metabolic function relevant to cardiovascular well-being. Betaine Anhydrous helps with homocysteine metabolism, which supports cardiovascular health, but its dose here is too low to have a significant impact.
Fitness 30.0
While NMN indirectly supports cellular energy, its direct impact on athletic performance at this dose is not robustly supported by evidence. The Betaine Anhydrous dose is too low (42.5mg vs. 1.5-2.5g typically used in studies) to provide any functional benefit for fitness.
Muscle Gain 20.0
NMN has no direct, scientifically supported role in promoting muscle protein synthesis or growth. The Betaine Anhydrous dose is negligible and insufficient to contribute to muscle gain, which typically requires doses orders of magnitude higher.
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