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Elysium Health is a dietary supplement company founded by biologist Leonard Guarente. In February 2015, they announced a product called Basis which they state will improve cellular health. The product contains nicotinamide riboside (NR), a precursor to NAD+, and pterostilbene, a polyphenol found in blueberries. The supplements are formulated based on chemicals shown to lengthen the lives of mice and worms in controlled laboratory environments.
Contents
- Elysium health basis unboxing contains nicotinamide riboside and pterostilbene
- Lawsuits against Elysium Health
- References
The pill contains a chemical similar to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) used in metabolic reactions. The product is not approved by the FDA and they are selling the product as a dietary supplement directly to consumers for $60 per month ($50 with a subscription).
Elysium health basis unboxing contains nicotinamide riboside and pterostilbene
Lawsuits against Elysium Health
The sole supplier of the two ingredients in Elysium Health's Basis, Chromadex, filed lawsuit against Elysium Health, Inc. for $3M in damages for nonpayment. The suit states that the executives of Elysium Health were unwilling to pay for the ingredients delivered.