• Judges award Niagen for its “high-quality, unparalleled” healthy aging research

LOS ANGELES / May 22, 2024 / Business Wire / ChromaDex Corp. (NASDAQ:CDXC), the global authority on nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD⁺) and healthy aging research, is proud to announce that its flagship ingredient, Niagen^® (patented nicotinamide riboside, NR), the most efficient and high-quality NAD+ booster and the active ingredient in the company’s consumer supplement, Tru Niagen^®, has been awarded the NutraIngredients EU Healthy Ageing Ingredient of the Year Award. This recognition underscores the significant contributions Niagen has made to the field of healthy aging and its role in supporting cellular health and healthspan.

Recognized globally as a benchmark for excellence, the NutraIngredients EU Awards celebrate the best innovations and cutting-edge research in the nutraceutical industry. The Healthy Ageing Ingredient of the Year Award showcases “the best the industry has to offer in tailored solutions to support consumers to remain physically and mentally healthy as they age.” On page 10 of the Award Winners’ Brochure, a panel of judges noted, “Niagen was chosen as a winner for its high-quality, unparalleled research. The judges thought its impact on cellular health and longevity is shown in reputable studies and is an applicable ingredient for the Millennial, Generation X, and Baby Boomer generations.”

“On behalf of the ChromaDex team, we are honored to receive this award for our ingredient, Niagen. We believe Niagen can extend healthspan, the amount of time we live healthy lives,” remarked Rob Fried, CEO of ChromaDex and Founder of Tru Niagen. “Our mission at Chromadex is to help solve the problem of aging through NAD augmentation and we are committed to the highest scientific and quality standards. Thank you NutraIngredients for this recognition.”

NAD⁺ is an essential coenzyme that plays a vital role in cellular functions, including mitochondrial function, cellular energy production, and DNA repair. Research has shown that reversing NAD⁺ depletion has positive effects on inflammation, and many common age-related health conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, and autoimmune diseases, among others.

Niagen, the most efficient NAD⁺ precursor, is backed by two Nobel Prize winners, 30+ human clinical studies, 300+ published scientific studies, and has been accepted by the world’s most rigorous regulatory bodies. This Award highlights ChromaDex's dedication to pioneering NAD⁺ research and its commitment to providing high-quality, science-backed products.

For additional information on the science supporting Niagen visit www.chromadex.com.

Forward Looking Statements

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About ChromaDex

ChromaDex Corp. (NASDAQ:CDXC) is the global authority on nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD⁺), with a focus on the science of healthy aging. The ChromaDex team, comprised of world-renowned scientists, works with independent investigators from esteemed universities and research institutions around the globe to uncover the full potential of NAD⁺. A vital coenzyme found in every cell of the human body, NAD⁺ declines with age and exposure to other everyday stressors. NAD⁺ depletion is a contributor to age-related changes in health and vitality. Setting the benchmark as the gold standard in scientific rigor, safety, quality, and transparency, ChromaDex is the innovator behind its clinically proven flagship ingredient, Niagen^® (patented nicotinamide riboside, or NR), the most efficient and superior-quality NAD⁺ booster available.

Niagen NR is the active ingredient in ChromaDex’s consumer products, sold as the brand Tru Niagen^®, the number one healthy-aging NAD⁺ supplement in the United States^†. Clinically proven to increase NAD⁺ levels, Tru Niagen is helping people around the world transform the way they age (available at www.truniagen.com). ChromaDex’s robust patent portfolio protects NR and other NAD⁺ precursors. ChromaDex maintains a website at www.chromadex.com, to which ChromaDex regularly publishes copies of its press releases, news, and financial information.

^†Based on the top-selling dietary supplement brands by revenue per the largest U.S. e-commerce marketplace (as of 3/1/2023-2/29/2024).