Vitamin B3 boosts muscle power in aging veterans?

NCT ID NCT04691986

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 33 times

Summary

This study tests whether a daily vitamin B3 supplement called nicotinamide riboside can improve muscle strength, walking speed, and endurance in older veterans aged 65-85. Participants take the supplement or a placebo for a period and undergo exercise tests and muscle biopsies. The goal is to see if this simple nutritional approach can reduce frailty and improve quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kansas City VA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO

    Kansas City, Missouri, 64128-2226, United States

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