Tru Niagen or a less expensive brand?

[1LittleWillow]

I know there have already been many posts about NR, but I'd like to get some current opinions from those who have taken it (any brand) before I purchase something. Tru Niagen currently has a sale, and I'm trying to decide if the brand is actually worth the premium price. Also, any opinions re: the two formulations they sell (300 vs. 1000 mg daily)?

[Bolt_Upright]

I'm not pushing Nicotinic Acid (although I take 2 grams a day), but I don't understand why people take NR instead of NA. I think the only reason the researchers focused on NR was because they had a patent.

[1LittleWillow in reply to Bolt_Upright]

Thanks. I'll do more reading!

[ssrs in reply to Bolt_Upright]

Which brand do you take? Thanks!

[Bolt_Upright in reply to ssrs]

Rugby Niacin 500mg - Vitamin B3 Supplement for Men and Women - 1,000 Tablets amazon.com/gp/product/B003H...

But that is because I take 2 grams a day. The Augusta study used 250 mg. Please do your research. I take 2 grams to match the NOPARK study, but they used NR. There was a report that too much Nicotinic Acid can raise the risk of Diabetes. Search HU and you should find lots of info. I will try to write something up soon.

[LAJ12345 in reply to Bolt_Upright]

They are different!

[Windermere1]

I have been taking TruNiagen for over 2 years to stop my RLS. It is expensive but it works 100% so I find the money for it. I understand that trials are now being held with NR for Parkinson’s which I also suffer from.

[xhealth in reply to Windermere1]

How much do you take?

[LAJ12345]

my hubby took if for quite a long time but I don’t feel it made any difference.

[Missy0202]

i had been taking 900mg of Tru Niagen for the last 3 years. After all the chatter about it months ago I decreased my dose to 2 capsules or 600mg. I can’t say whether I feel a direct benefit or not

[jimcaster]

I still take 900 mg of TruNiagen daily. This old post is still applicable.

healthunlocked.com/cure-par...

[pacwest in reply to jimcaster]

Jim, do you know TruNiagen is now available in the 1000mg Pro without a prescription ?

Two 500mg caps a day.

[Lizzy9]

I started my HwP on it about 2 ½ years ago. In 2-3 weeks I saw improvement in his cognition. I have had him on 900 mg most of that time. Now he’s on 1000 mg. For me I think it’s well worth the money. I tried the niacin that causes a flush, but I couldn’t get the dose correct ~ sometimes he wouldn’t have a flash then next time, same dose, he would. TruNiagen is expensive, but easy and works!!

Do your research & good luck!!!

Have a fabulous day!!!

[Despe]

Every PD patient is different and reacts differently not only to NR/NA, but all supplements. Hubby took NR for a while, no difference. He later started NA and he responded favorably--brought him "back to life." It's a trial/error road.

[Armyman]

what is the difference between NA and NR

[Bolt_Upright in reply to Armyman]

Want to know the differences and details of all of the NAD+ precursors? Trp (Tryptophan), NA (Nicotinic Acid), NAM (Nicotinamide), and NR (Nicotinamide Riboside)? They are surprisingly different:

Balancing NAD+ deficits with nicotinamide riboside: therapeutic possibilities and limitations 2022 link.springer.com/article/1...

Nicotinic Acid still looks like the best option to my High School educated brain.

[Armyman in reply to Bolt_Upright]

Thanks, much appreciated

[1LittleWillow]

I appreciate all of the input from everyone! Still can't decide what to take. 😂