16/06/2025
⨠The Fertility-Boosting Power of NR (Nicotinamide Riboside) â¨
â¨Letâs talk about a cutting-edge nutrient making waves in fertility science â especially for women 30+ navigating egg quality concerns or a diagnosis of poor ovarian response (POR).
đŹ Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) is a form of vitamin B3 that works as a precursor to NAD+ â a molecule essential for mitochondrial energy, cellular repair, and healthy ageing. Why does this matter for your fertility?
đđź Because as we age, our NAD+ levels naturally decline, and so does our mitochondrial function â especially in our ovaries and eggs.
Hereâs what emerging research shows:
â¨đĄ NR helps restore NAD+ levels, supporting:
â¨â˘ Ovarian energy metabolismâ¨â˘ Egg recruitment & follicular developmentâ¨â˘ Improved oocyte (egg) qualityâ¨â˘ Enhanced ovarian response to stimulation in IVFâ¨â˘ Reduction in age-related decline in egg health
One 2020 animal study even showed that NR supplementation reversed aspects of age-related infertility, improving ovulation, fertilisation, and embryo development. While human trials are still limited, early data is promising â and some clinics are beginning to incorporate NR into preconception protocols for women with low ovarian reserve.
â ď¸ Itâs not a magic bullet, but as part of a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to preconception care (think: nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted supplements), NR may offer meaningful support to ovarian function and egg quality.
Always consult a fertility practitioner to explore if NR is right for you â dosage, timing, and quality matter.
đ If youâre feeling unsure about how to support your egg health or have been told youâre a âpoor responder,â know this: there are options beyond guesswork.
This is exactly the kind of personalised strategy we explore in my Conscious Conception⢠program.
DM me âNR supportâ to learn more.
Letâs take the guesswork out of your fertility journey.
Danni x
Dr. Dannielle Coffey
(Osteopath & Clinical Naturopath)