# Effects of Nicotinamide Mononucleotide Supplementation on Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

## TL;DR

This study reviews whether nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) supplements can lower blood pressure in adults, finding modest effects on diastolic blood pressure and some benefit in older adults.

## Contribution

A systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs evaluating NMN's effects on blood pressure, with subgroup analysis by age.

## Key findings

- NMN supplementation was associated with a modest reduction in resting diastolic blood pressure.
- NMN showed a significant reduction in systolic blood pressure among participants aged 60 years and older.
- The overall effect on systolic blood pressure was not statistically significant.

## Abstract

Background/Objectives: High blood pressure remains a primary modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) has emerged as a promising supplement; however, its efficacy with respect to blood pressure in humans is unclear. This meta-analysis systematically evaluated the effects of various NMN supplements on resting systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in adults with elevated blood pressure. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted to identify eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs) using the databases PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, and EBSCO from their inception to 13 December 2025. R software was used to combine the data from the included original trials using a common-effects model. Subgroup analyses were performed based on age, baseline body mass index, geographical location, intervention duration, NMN dosage, and baseline blood pressure. Results: A total of 349 participants from 10 RCTs with 11 intervention arms were included. Compared with the placebo, NMN supplementation was associated with a statistically significant but modest reduction in resting DBP (WMD, −2.15 mmHg; 95% CI: −3.68 to −0.61). In contrast, the reduction in resting SBP was not statistically significant. Notably, subgroup analyses revealed that NMN supplementation resulted in a significant reduction in SBP specifically among participants aged 60 years and older (WMD: −3.94 mmHg; 95% CI: −7.06 to −0.82). Conclusions: Our findings provide preliminary and suggestive evidence that NMN supplementation may be associated with a small reduction in resting DBP and a modest beneficial effect on resting SBP in adults aged 60 years and older. However, the potential of NMN as a viable candidate for early-stage blood pressure management requires confirmation through long-term, large-scale, high-quality RCTs in future clinical studies.