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ChromaDex Secures U.S. Patent for the Composition of Matter of Salt Forms of NMNH (Dihydronicotinamide Mononucleotide), a Precursor to NAD+
One of the most robust forms of intellectual property protection, a composition of matter patent grants ChromaDex exclusive rights to the disodium salt form
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nOne of the most robust forms of intellectual property protection, a composition of matter patent grants ChromaDex exclusive rights to the disodium salt form of NMNH\n\n\n LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nChromaDex Corp. (NASDAQ:CDXC), the global authority on nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) research with a focus on healthy aging, today announced the broadening of its NAD+ precursor intellectual property portfolio with the newly granted U.S. Patent number 10,000,520 C1 covering the composition of matter for the disodium salt of NMNH (dihydronicotinamide mononucleotide). Co-owned with Queen's University Belfast (QUB), this patent solidifies ChromaDex’s leadership in the NAD+ precursor space.\n\n\nChromaDex continuously evaluates and investigates next-generation NAD+ precursors at the forefront of the burgeoning healthy aging category. The company owns and licenses a robust and secure portfolio of over 80 patents relating to its flagship patented nicotinamide riboside (NR) ingredient, Niagen®, and other NAD+ precursors including nicotinamide riboside triacetate (NRT), reduced nicotinamide riboside (NRH), nicotinic acid riboside (NAR), and now the newly granted NMNH patent.\n\n\nRob Fried, CEO of ChromaDex and Founder of Tru Niagen said, \"ChromaDex continues to lead the NAD+ field commercially and scientifically, with the broadest patent portfolio of NAD+ precursors. As this industry continues to expand, we are committed to innovation and maintaining the highest production quality standards.\"\n\n\nNot to be confused with NMN, which was banned as a dietary supplement by the U.S. FDA in 2022, NMNH is chemically distinct from NMN and a compound that has recently entered the U.S. market as an NAD+ precursor. While preclinical studies have demonstrated that NMNH can boost NAD+ levels when injected, further research is needed to determine if it is orally bioavailable and safe as a dietary supplement. Furthermore, NMNH is a new dietary ingredient (NDI) which has not been properly notified to FDA, rendering its legal status as a dietary supplement questionable at present.\n\n\nOne of the most robust forms of intellectual property protection, a composition of matter patent, grants ChromaDex exclusive rights to the disodium salt form of NMNH. Any company that develops a product using the disodium salt form of NMNH would infringe on...