Taking NR and CoQ10 supplements might help your cells produce energy better, reduce damage and swelling, and create the right environment for your body to keep making skin pigment over time.
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A Pilot Trial of Nicotinamide Riboside and Coenzyme Q10 on Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in CKD
The study found that NR and CoQ10 supplements improved cell energy and reduced stress and inflammation, which the claim says helps melanin production—but the study didn’t actually look at melanin.
The study found that NR and CoQ10 improved cell energy and reduced damage and inflammation in people with kidney disease, which could help cells function better—but it didn’t look at skin or pigment production.
A Pilot Trial of Nicotinamide Riboside and Coenzyme Q10 on Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in CKD
The study found that NR and CoQ10 supplements improved cell energy and reduced damage and inflammation, which are important for healthy cells. But it didn’t look at skin color or melanin, so we can’t say for sure if they help with that.
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