The compound crocin—found in saffron—benefits learning, memory, and social interaction in stressed mice by regulating an enzyme that produces NMN, a precursor to the vital molecule NAD+.

NAD+ levels can be maintained or elevated by supplementing with a precursor to NAD+, like NMN. But which form of NMN is best — liposomal, powder, sublingual, or capsules?

ProHealth Longevity reviews the categories of natural products with properties that slow aging and promote healthy lifespan extension, and the mechanisms of targets for anti-aging evaluation.

The correction of NAD+ depletion in mouse nerve cells supports axonal health — the projections of neurons — in the face of blood sugar dysregulation or other stressors.