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Does Alcohol Affect Nicotinamide Riboside?
Amount or timing may matter
The short answer
Alcohol depletes NAD+ faster than NR can replenish it. Concurrent use significantly reduces NR's anti-aging and metabolic benefits.
How to arrange timing
Take NR at least 4 hours from alcohol consumption.
Reference
Reference noted for this food and supplement combination: Examine.com 2024
Important context
The effect can also change with food amount, supplement dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.