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Has the NoPark study been discussed?
Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: Oct 25, 2024 | Replies (9)Comment receiving replies
Hello @jeffwillapa,
As WebMD is a fairly easy to understand website, I've listed a link from their article regarding this supplement.
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1560/nicotinamide-riboside
Here is a quote from the "Overview" in this article:
"People use nicotinamide riboside for anti-aging effects, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, Alzheimer disease, obesity, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses."
It would be a good idea to read the "Precautions" "Side Effects" and "Interactions." These include cautions about taking this supplement with blood pressure meds.
Have you mentioned this supplement to your neurologist? Are you currently taking prescription medication to reduce your PD symptoms?
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1560/nicotinamide-riboside
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Regarding there is not any scientific evidence to support the uses, they are currently in various trial stages, but many are showing efficacy at those stages. At present, if one uses the vitamin as a therapy, it relies on anecdotal reports, early phase trials, or general information regarding the importance of the co-enzyme nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). We should see the Phase 3 results in about 15 months from the Norway trials (NoPark Trials). Since the vitamin has GRAS safety rating from the NIH) and since it may slow or stop the progression fo Parkinson's disease, and perhaps give remedial benefits, I wish it would have been available for my parents.