Niagen Bioscience (formerly ChromaDex)
Los Angeles, California
Profile updated: March 26, 2026
Niagen Bioscience (NASDAQ: NAGE), formerly ChromaDex, is a publicly traded bioscience company that pioneered the commercialization of nicotinamide riboside (NR), an NAD+ precursor. Their flagship ingredient Niagen (nicotinamide riboside chloride) is patented, clinically proven to increase cellular NAD+ by up to 150%, and has received FDA NDI notification. The company holds licensed patents from Cornell University, Dartmouth College, and Washington University in St. Louis. Niagen Bioscience also sells Tru Niagen directly to consumers. The company was renamed from ChromaDex to Niagen Bioscience in March 2025. Based in Los Angeles, California.
Min. Order
Not publicly disclosed
Lead Time
Not publicly disclosed
Product Types
Nicotinamide Riboside (Niagen), NAD+ Precursor Ingredients
Capabilities
Patented Branded Ingredient (Niagen NR), Clinical Research Program, NDI-Notified Ingredient, Licensed University Patents, B2B Ingredient Supply, Consumer Brand (Tru Niagen)
Certifications
Key Regulatory Concepts
Dietary supplement manufacturers must comply with 21 CFR Part 111 (Current Good Manufacturing Practice for dietary supplements). This includes requirements for personnel, facilities, equipment, production, laboratory operations, and record-keeping.
Review Notes
Publicly traded (NASDAQ: NAGE) bioscience company. Patented nicotinamide riboside (Niagen) with FDA NDI notification and clinical evidence (NAD+ increase up to 150%). University-licensed patents (Cornell, Dartmouth, WashU). Renamed from ChromaDex to Niagen Bioscience in March 2025. Wikipedia entry confirms corporate history. Single-ingredient specialist.
Sources
- Niagen Bioscience (ChromaDex) - Official Website(2026-03-26)
- Niagen Bioscience - Wikipedia(2026-03-26)
- NutraIngredients - ChromaDex NDI for Niagen(2026-03-26)
Disclosures
- No material connection exists between Inventory Ready and this company
- Niagen Bioscience is publicly traded (NASDAQ: NAGE)
- Company was formerly known as ChromaDex; renamed March 2025
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