Elysium Health

Elysium Health is a dietary supplement company founded by biologist Leonard Guarente. In February 2015, they announced a product called Basis which they state will improve cellular health. The product contains nicotinamide riboside (NR), a precursor to NAD+, and pterostilbene, a polyphenol found in blueberries. The supplements are formulated based on chemicals shown to lengthen the lives of mice and worms in controlled laboratory environments.[1] The pill contains a chemical similar to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide used in metabolic reactions.[2] The product is not approved by the FDA and they are selling the product as a dietary supplement directly to consumers.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Weintraub, Karen (February 3, 2015). "The Anti-Aging Pill". technologyreview.com. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  2. ↑ Stipp, David (11 March 2015). "Beyond Resveratrol: The Anti-Aging NAD Fad". Retrieved 7 June 2015.
  3. ↑ T. Huang, Gregory (4 March 2015). "Top 3 Personal Health Tips From the Founders of Elysium". Retrieved 7 June 2015.

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