NMN 'Elixir of Youth' Posts Strong Sales Even as Its Anti-Aging Properties Remain Unclear (AI Translation)
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- NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide) supplements, known for their anti-aging properties, have gained global popularity and seen a surge in demand in China. Despite the lack of clinical trials to prove their efficacy and safety, these supplements are marketed as enhancing sleep quality, energy levels, and overall well-being.
- China has become the largest producer and consumer of NMN raw materials and products. However, NMN-based products are sold as health supplements rather than approved drugs or food additives in China, leading to unregulated use among consumers without medical prescriptions or recommendations.
- The pursuit of anti-aging solutions is not new but has gained momentum with advancements in understanding aging mechanisms. Researchers are exploring various small molecule drugs beyond NMN, such as metformin and rapamycin, for their potential to delay aging and treat age-related diseases. Nonetheless, extending lifespan does not necessarily mean improving the quality of life, highlighting the importance of targeting aging itself rather than individual diseases associated with it.
文｜财新周刊 范俏佳，王梓佩（实习）
By Caixin Weekly's Fan Qiaojia, Wang Zipei (Intern)
一类以NMN（烟酰胺单核苷酸）为主要原料的“抗衰药”风靡全球，热潮涌入中国，购买者继续增加。
A type of "anti-aging medicine" primarily composed of NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide) has become a global sensation, with the craze sweeping into China and the number of purchasers continuing to rise.
每天服用一两颗，“睡得香”“精力旺盛”“耳聪目明”“指甲长得快”，使用者如此描述其妙处。这款产品近年以“不老神药”闻名，在各大电商消费节期间居榜单高位，被称为“现象级单品”，如今营销活动更为频繁。国内头部NMN厂家金达威（002626.SZ）2022年年报中即称，中国已成为全球最大的NMN原料生产国及终端产品消费国。
Described by users as a miracle remedy that ensures sound sleep, boosts energy, sharpens hearing and vision, and accelerates nail growth, this product has gained fame in recent years as an "elixir of youth." It consistently ranks high on sales charts during major e-commerce festivals, earning the title of a "phenomenal product." Marketing efforts for it have only increased. Jindawei (002626.SZ), a leading NMN manufacturer in China, stated in its 2022 annual report that China has become the world's largest producer of NMN raw materials and the biggest consumer of NMN products.
NMN是一种在人体内自然存在的物质，是NAD+（烟酰胺腺嘌呤二核苷酸）的前体。NAD+支持细胞的新陈代谢，在哺乳动物体内，NAD+水平会随增龄而大幅降低，成为衰老的罪魁祸首，因而其前体NMN和NR（烟酰胺核苷）被各路名人、商家推上“不老药”的宝座。
NMN is a substance that naturally exists within the human body, serving as a precursor to NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide). NAD+ plays a crucial role in supporting cellular metabolism. In mammals, levels of NAD+ significantly decrease with age, contributing to the aging process. Consequently, its precursors, NMN and NR (Nicotinamide Riboside), have been heralded by celebrities and merchants alike as "anti-aging" elixirs.
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