Longevity Polyphenols

Apigenin

Research / preclinical

Flavone CD38 inhibitor — boosts NAD+ via different pathway than NMN/NR.

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Mechanism

CD38 inhibitor. Flavone CD38 inhibitor — boosts NAD+ via different pathway than NMN/NR. For full mechanism, dosing protocol, and stacking guidance, ask the AI Advisor or open the compound in-app.

Peer-Reviewed Studies (2)

Apigenin Inhibits CD38 and Boosts NAD+ Levels

Diabetes · 2013

Identified apigenin as CD38 inhibitor with NAD+ effects.

PubMed PMID 23209187 →

Apigenin: A Promising Molecule for Cancer Prevention

Pharm Res · 2010

Reviewed apigenin pharmacology and cancer chemoprevention.

PubMed PMID 20309632 →

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