What is the difference between Epitalon and NAD+?

The main difference is mechanism and research stage. Epitalon targets Pineal bioregulator (AEDG) (preclinical / preliminary) and is studied for telomere & circadian research; NAD+ targets Redox coenzyme (active research) and is studied for energy, DNA-repair & sirtuin research. Both are research-use-only compounds, not for human or animal use.

Are Epitalon and NAD+ approved for human use?

No. Renova Wellness supplies both strictly for in-vitro laboratory and scientific research use only. Research status differs — Epitalon: preclinical / preliminary; NAD+: active research — but neither is sold for human or animal consumption, and no medical, therapeutic, or dosing claims are made.

How is purity verified for Epitalon and NAD+?

Every lot of both compounds ships with its own per-batch Certificate of Analysis — identity by mass spectrometry, ≥98% purity by HPLC, and a unique lot number you can verify against the vial in your hand.

Research Comparison

Epitalon vs NAD+

Epitalon and NAD+ are often compared because both sit in longevity research. Epitalon acts on pineal bioregulator (AEDG) and is studied for telomere & circadian research, while NAD+ acts on redox coenzyme and is studied for energy, DNA-repair & sirtuin research. Both are supplied as lyophilized powder for in-vitro laboratory research only — this page compares mechanism and research status, not dosing or human use.

Epitalon

Longevity

NAD+

Longevity

Frequently asked

What is the difference between Epitalon and NAD+?: The main difference is mechanism and research stage. Epitalon targets Pineal bioregulator (AEDG) (preclinical / preliminary) and is studied for telomere & circadian research; NAD+ targets Redox coenzyme (active research) and is studied for energy, DNA-repair & sirtuin research. Both are research-use-only compounds, not for human or animal use.
Are Epitalon and NAD+ approved for human use?: No. Renova Wellness supplies both strictly for in-vitro laboratory and scientific research use only. Research status differs — Epitalon: preclinical / preliminary; NAD+: active research — but neither is sold for human or animal consumption, and no medical, therapeutic, or dosing claims are made.
How is purity verified for Epitalon and NAD+?: Every lot of both compounds ships with its own per-batch Certificate of Analysis — identity by mass spectrometry, ≥98% purity by HPLC, and a unique lot number you can verify against the vial in your hand.

Key research terms

Epitalon guide NAD+ guide Half-Life Reconstitution Research Use Only (RUO)

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Research references

Primary literature for Epitalon and NAD+. Provided for scientific context only — not medical or dosing guidance.

Khavinson VKh, et al. Pineal-regulating tetrapeptide epitalon improves eye retina condition in retinitis pigmentosa. Neuro Endocrinol Lett. 2002. PMID 12195242 →
Anisimov VN, et al. Effect of Epitalon on biomarkers of aging, life span and spontaneous tumor incidence in female SHR mice. Biogerontology. 2003. PMID 14501183 →
Covarrubias AJ, et al. NAD+ metabolism and its roles in cellular processes during ageing. Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol. 2021. PMID 33353981 →
Rajman L, Chwalek K, Sinclair DA. Therapeutic Potential of NAD-Boosting Molecules: The In Vivo Evidence. Cell Metab. 2018. PMID 29514064 →

Research use only. This comparison covers mechanism, target, and research status. It is not medical, therapeutic, or dosing advice. Compounds sold by Renova Wellness™ are for in-vitro laboratory research and are not for human or animal consumption.