Health & Wellness
The Role of 1-Methylnicotinamide (1-MNA) in Supporting Mitochondria and NAD Production
1-Methylnicotinamide (1-MNA) is a lesser-known metabolite derived from niacin, a form of vitamin B3, but its emerging role in cellular health and longevity is attracting increasing attention. At the heart of 1-MNA’s benefits is its capacity to support mitochondrial function and assist in the production of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), a critical coenzyme involved in cellular energy production, DNA repair, and overall metabolic health. Understanding 1-MNA 1-MNA is formed when niacin is converted into nicotinamide, which is subsequently methylated by an enzyme called nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT). This process results in the formation of 1-MNA, a metabolite that was once...