For science-first adults 50+
Basis by Elysium Health
5 Reasons Basis Is the NAD+ Supplement That Shows Its Work
The two-capsule daily formula clinically shown to increase whole-blood NAD+ by an average of 40% in 30 days—and sustain the increase through day 60.
$50 monthly$1.67 per day · Free standard shipping
About the 40% result: Average whole-blood NAD+ change from baseline at the recommended dose in 120 healthy adults ages 60–80. This biomarker result does not establish noticeable aging-related benefits.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Reason 1
The exact formula was tested in people
The NAD+ shelf trains you to compare the biggest number on the front. That is easy to understand, but it skips the question that matters most: Was the finished formula in this bottle studied in people?
Ingredient studies tell you what an ingredient can do under specific conditions. Basis went a step further. Elysium tested the exact commercial combination at the recommended dose in a randomized human trial.
The honest tradeoff
Cheaper NR and NMN options exist. Basis is not the lowest-cost choice. Its case is the evidence attached to the exact formula, not the largest milligram count.
Reason 2
The result was measured, not guessed
In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 120 healthy adults ages 60 to 80 received Basis or a placebo for 60 days.
At the recommended dose, the Basis group saw whole-blood NAD+ rise by an average of about 40% at day 30. That average increase was sustained at day 60.
What it shows
The finished Basis formula increased and sustained whole-blood NAD+ at the studied dose.
What it does not promise
A jolt of energy, sharper memory, better sleep, or a reversal of aging.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Reason 3
Built by a scientist who helped define the field
Leonard Guarente, Ph.D., spent decades at MIT studying aging biology. His lab helped establish the relationship between sirtuins and NAD+, a line of research that shaped the modern healthy-aging field.
He co-founded Elysium and developed Basis as the company's first product. That does not make MIT an endorser. It explains why Elysium's standard starts with a human trial on the product rather than an influencer promise.
Reason 4
Two ingredients. The exact studied dose.
Each two-capsule serving contains 250 mg of Elysium NR, a nicotinamide riboside chloride, and 50 mg of PT, or pterostilbene.
NR is a precursor your body uses to make NAD+. PT is a plant-derived polyphenol. The human trial tested the combination, so the page does not pretend to know how much of the measured result belongs to either ingredient on its own.
- 2 capsulesEvery morning, with or without food
- 30 servingsOne daily serving per pouch
- Short formulaVegan, gluten-free, nut-free, and no artificial colors or flavors
Exact studied daily dose
Elysium NR
Nicotinamide riboside chloridePT
Pterostilbene
2 capsules every morningThe complete active formula is shown on the label—no hidden active blend.
Reason 5
Every lot has receipts
Basis is NSF Certified for Sport, and Elysium publishes current lot records. The live lot page includes active-ingredient results plus testing for heavy metals, residual solvents, microbes, yeast, mold, and objectionable organisms.
The point is not another badge. It is the ability to check what was tested after you leave the front label.
Basis by Elysium Health
A daily NAD+ supplement with a measured human result
$50every 30 days
$1.67 per day · 23% below one-time
$50 monthly · $1.67 per dayFree standard shipping
Renews every 30 days at $50 until canceled before the next shipment. All orders are final sale. Annual prepaid is also available on the live PDP and is final sale.
Before you choose
The questions a careful buyer should ask
Basis is for healthy adults. The clearest purchase decision starts with what is proven, what is not, and exactly how the plan works.
Should I talk with my healthcare practitioner before taking Basis?
Yes if you have specific health questions, take medication, or have concerns about adding a supplement. Elysium recommends Basis for healthy adults and says not to use it while pregnant or nursing without consulting a physician.
What should I expect to feel?
Basis is designed to work beneath the surface, so you may not feel different. The established result is an average increase in whole-blood NAD+ in the studied population. It is not a promise of more energy, sharper cognition, better sleep, or reversed aging.
Why does Basis cost more than some NR or NMN products?
Cheaper options exist. The case for Basis is the finished-product trial, the exact studied dose, Elysium's published lot records, and NSF Certified for Sport status. Those facts do not guarantee that Basis will create a noticeable health outcome.
How does the monthly subscription work?
The live PDP lists monthly Basis at $50, billed every 30 days. Elysium says you can cancel before the next shipment. The live PDP also lists a $480 annual prepaid plan that is final sale and continues shipping after a mid-plan cancellation.
Can I return Basis?
Elysium's current refund policy says all orders are final sale. Subscription renewals must be canceled before the renewal to stop the next order.
How do I take Basis?
Take two capsules every morning, with or without food. Each pouch contains a 30-day supply.
When will my order arrive?
Elysium says orders take 1 to 2 business days to process. Free standard shipping takes 5 to 7 business days after shipment. Expedited shipping is available for an additional $25 and takes 2 to 3 business days after shipment.
What does NSF Certified for Sport mean here?
Basis carries the NSF Certified for Sport certification, and Elysium links shoppers to lot verification. Elysium also publishes Basis lot results for identity and quality categories confirmed by a third-party lab.
The tested one
Choose the formula with a published receipt
Two capsules each morning. A measured 40% average whole-blood NAD+ increase in the studied population. A purchase option you can understand before checkout.
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