Nicotinamide mononucleotide (molecular formula: C11H15N2O8P, CAS number: 1094-61-7, also known as NMN, beta-Nicotinamide mononucleotide or β-NMN) is a vitamin B3 metabolite ^[1], naturally found in the human body, and in common foods such as broccoli and cabbage in tiny amounts^[2].

NMN started to gain interest as a potential nutritional supplement in 2013, after a breakthrough study conducted by Harvard scientists on mice ^[3,4].

NMN was first produced as a supplement for humans in 2015 ^[5], but was extremely expensive to manufacture, until methods were developed to reduce production costs and increase purity in 2018^[6], at which point laboratories geared up for mass production started to come online.
Notable further studies were conducted by Harvard scientists^[7,8].

Mice are not humans though, and promising results during trials on mice often do not transpire into positive results in humans. Multiple human trials are currently in progress ^[10,11,31], with NMN appearing to be safe for humans to consume, and preliminary results are said to be promising^[12].

NMN is a precursor to the NAD+ molecule; the human body requires NMN in order to make its own NAD+.
NAD+ is the oxidised form of NAD (Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), a molecule first discovered in 1906, and found in all living cells ^[13].

Supplementing with NAD+ itself is not an option to boost NAD+ levels, because it is too big to readily cross cell membranes to enter cells, and therefore would be unable to positively affect metabolism ^[23].

We provide high purity, pharmaceutical grade, independently verified nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), for sale in the UK with delivery worldwide, at fair and reasonable prices for a material that is so expensive to produce.

PlantPills NMN is manufactured using enzymatic synthesis (biosynthesis), as opposed to the cheaper chemical synthesis method which produces organic solvent residues that may be detrimental to health.

Nobody should consider taking any NMN supplement if the retailer can’t provide test results from a third party laboratory.
The test results should be from a reputable laboratory that isn’t associated with the manufacturer or the retailer, and should confirm that the product is at least 99% pure nicotinamide mononucleotide, and doesn’t contain any dangerous levels of heavy metals or micro-organisms.

Without third party testing, it’s completely unknown whether the product is what it claims to be, and whether it’s safe for human consumption. Unfortunately the market is rife with fake NMN due to the high price.

Every batch of PlantPills NMN powder is independently verified to have a purity of at least 99%, with no dangerous levels of heavy metals or micro-organisms. The certifications for the current batch are viewable below. The current batch of our NMN powder has a purity of 99.9%.

Pack sizes are 5 grams, 10 grams, 25 grams, 50 grams, 100 grams, 250 grams, 500 grams, 1 kilogram and 2 kilograms.
Different pack sizes are selectable in the basket.

Independent third party Analysis Certificates - current batch

Independent third party Analysis Certificates - previous batches

Independent third party Analysis Certificates - previous batches

PlantPills NMN powder is supplied in food-safe re-sealable bags that are clear on one side, with a 0.5ml spoon that holds 125mg of NMN powder when level.
The clear-sided pouch is supplied inside a pouch that doesn’t let any light in, and the clear-sided pouch should be kept inside this pouch.

PlantPills Glass Jars that hold up to 20 grams of NMN are available for purchase in the shopping basket. These can provide a more convenient form of administering the daily servings while keeping the main packet stored away.
Extra spoons or a 1ml spoon that holds 250mg of NMN powder are also available for purchase in the shopping basket.

Some NMN is claimed to be super, special, advanced, or in some way superior to other NMN.
As long as there is third party testing from a reputable laboratory proving the purity is greater than 99%, and doesn’t contain any dangerous levels of heavy metals or micro-organisms, the NMN is the same as any other NMN made to the same standards.

It’s also important to check the amount of NMN per serving, and the amount of servings per pack; for example 0.05g (50mg) per serving, with 30 servings per container, would total just 1.5 grams of NMN per container.
This would last only three days if taking 0.5g per day.