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A small molecule has been hailed as potentially promoting longevity and combating certain diseases — but experts are also calling for more research.

NAD+ (Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) — often nicknamed the "fountain of youth" — is a coenzyme that is essential for cellular survival, which naturally declines with age. In recent years, supplements designed to boost NAD+ levels have grown in popularity.

Last month, researchers led by the University of Oslo reviewed preclinical and clinical studies investigating the link between NAD+ and aging.

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The review, which was published in the journal Nature Aging, concluded that restoring NAD+ leve

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