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Jossy Onwude, MD Reviewed by Kenya Bass, PA-C Published Apr 28, 2026 17 min read Medical Disclaimer: This guide is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice
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The increased NAD+ levels activate SIRT1, a protein that plays a crucial role in regulating insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism
The interest traces to a 2014 Nature paper showing that knocking down NNMT in fat and liver protected mice against diet-induced obesity, glucose intolerance, and fatty liver, partly by shifting adipose NAD+ and SAM levels [4]