--- title: "What Is Niagen? The NAD+ Precursor Explained" url: https://icryo-westminster.com/blog/what-is-niagen description: "Niagen is nicotinamide riboside, an NAD+ precursor that helps your cells make their own NAD+. Learn how Niagen therapy works at iCRYO Westminster, CO." lang: en --- Get Your Free Wellness Plan โ€“ Personalized just for you (https://icryo-westminster.com/free-wellness-plan) # What Is Niagen? The NAD+ Precursor Explained Updated October 20, 2026 ยท 2 min read Image: Niagen Plus infusion bag on an IV stand โ€” iCRYO Westminster, CO wellness guide (https://icryo-westminster.com/__l5e/assets-v1/bf3f98b0-462b-446f-8203-f92d30dab5df/icryo-westminster-co-what-is-niagen.webp) If you've been researching NAD+, you've probably seen the name **Niagen**. It's one of the most studied ways to support your body's NAD+ levels. But what is it, exactly, and how is it different from NAD+ itself? Here's what you need to know about Niagen at iCRYO Westminster (https://icryo-westminster.com/services/niagen). ## First, a Quick NAD+ Refresher NAD+ is a coenzyme found in every cell. It helps turn food into energy and supports enzymes involved in cellular repair. NAD+ levels naturally decline with age. Learn more in What Is NAD+ IV Therapy? (https://icryo-westminster.com/blog/what-is-nad-iv-therapy) ## What Is Niagen? Niagen is **nicotinamide riboside (NR)**, a form of vitamin B3. It's an NAD+ **precursor**, meaning your cells convert it into NAD+. Think of it this way: - **NAD+ therapy** delivers the finished product - **Niagen** delivers the building block so your cells can make it themselves ## How Niagen Works 1. Niagen (NR) enters your body 2. Your cells take it up 3. Cells convert NR into NAD+ through a natural pathway 4. NAD+ supports cellular energy and repair ## Why Niagen Has Gotten So Much Attention Nicotinamide riboside has been studied in human clinical trials, which have shown that it can raise NAD+ levels. Researchers continue to study what that means for energy, aging and overall health. ## Niagen vs. NAD+ IV Many people choose Niagen because the experience can be different from an NAD+ IV, which is given slowly and can cause temporary discomfort for some people. Read Niagen vs. NAD+ IV (https://icryo-westminster.com/blog/niagen-vs-nad-iv) for a full comparison. ## What People Use Niagen For - Cellular energy - Healthy aging and longevity goals - Recovery during demanding seasons - Overall wellness support See Niagen Benefits (https://icryo-westminster.com/blog/niagen-benefits). ## Who Should Talk to Us First? Let our team know if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, have medical conditions or take medications. We screen every client before treatment. ## Is Niagen Right for You? Read Who Is Niagen For? (https://icryo-westminster.com/blog/who-is-niagen-for) or ask our team at your visit. ## Niagen Myths vs. Facts **Myth: "Niagen is just regular vitamin B3."** Fact: Niagen is nicotinamide riboside, a unique form of vitamin B3 that your cells can convert into NAD+ through a specific pathway. **Myth: "Niagen and NAD+ are the same thing."** Fact: NAD+ is the coenzyme your cells use. Niagen is a precursor, a building block your cells turn into NAD+. **Myth: "There's no research behind it."** Fact: Nicotinamide riboside has been studied in human clinical trials, which have shown it can raise NAD+ levels. Research into broader effects continues. **Myth: "It works the same for everyone."** Fact: Responses vary based on age, lifestyle and health. Our team will help you set realistic expectations. Ready to support your NAD+ levels? ## Niagen (NAD+ Precursor) in Westminster, CO iCRYO Westminster is at **14613 Orchard Pkwy #200, Westminster, CO 80023**, just off I-25 with free parking. We welcome clients from Broomfield, Thornton, Northglenn, Arvada, Federal Heights and north Denver. - See our current intro offers: https://icryo-westminster.com/deals - Book your intro visit: https://icryo-westminster.com/book-now - Get your free personalized wellness plan: https://icryo-westminster.com/free-wellness-plan Questions? Call (720) 222-0224. ## Niagen (NAD+ Precursor) FAQs What is Niagen? Niagen is the branded form of nicotinamide riboside (NR), a form of vitamin B3 that your cells convert into NAD+, a coenzyme essential for cellular energy and repair. Is Niagen the same as NAD+? No. NAD+ is the coenzyme your cells use. Niagen is a precursor, a building block your cells convert into NAD+. Has Niagen been studied? Nicotinamide riboside has been studied in human clinical trials, which have shown it can raise NAD+ levels. Research on its broader health effects is ongoing. How is Niagen given at iCRYO? Ask our team about the Niagen options currently available at iCRYO Westminster and what each involves. iCRYO Westminster Team The iCRYO Westminster team helps clients across the north Denver metro look and feel their best. ## Related Articles Niagen Benefits: Cellular Energy and Longevity Support Niagen (nicotinamide riboside) raises NAD+ levels to support cellular energy and healthy aging. Here are the benefits and what research shows. Westminster, CO. https://icryo-westminster.com/blog/niagen-benefits Niagen vs. NAD+ IV: What's the Difference? NAD+ IV delivers NAD+ directly. Niagen gives your cells the precursor to make their own. Compare how they work, the experience and who each is best for. https://icryo-westminster.com/blog/niagen-vs-nad-iv What to Expect From Niagen Therapy What happens during a Niagen session, how it feels and when you might notice results. Your first-visit guide to Niagen at iCRYO Westminster, CO. https://icryo-westminster.com/blog/niagen-what-to-expect Learn more about Niagen (NAD+ Precursor) in Westminster, CO View the Niagen (NAD+ Precursor) service page โ†’ https://icryo-westminster.com/services/niagen Start your wellness journey in Westminster Get Your Free Wellness Plan: https://icryo-westminster.com/free-wellness-plan Book Your Intro: https://icryo-westminster.com/book-now (720) 222-0224 (+17202220224) ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BlogPosting", "headline": "What Is Niagen? The NAD+ Precursor Explained", "description": "Niagen is nicotinamide riboside, an NAD+ precursor that helps your cells make their own NAD+. 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