Layn Natural Ingredients to Feature High-Purity NAD Ingredient at Expo West 2026

Botanical extract supplier Layn Natural Ingredients has announced it has launched its new Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD) ingredient, set to debut at Natural Products Expo West 2026, a February press release from the company explained.¹ Layn Natural Ingredients will be present at booth #3743A at the event.

Role of NAD

The coenzyme NAD is present in every living cell and plays a central role in ATP production, mitochondrial function, and cellular repair pathways, the company explains. Because endogenous NAD levels decline with age, the compound has become a focal point in longevity science and performance-oriented nutrition. Reduced NAD availability has been associated with fatigue, reduced metabolic resilience, and cognitive changes.

The company is emphasizing sustainable, mitochondrial-level energy production. According to Jim Roza, Chief Scientific Officer of Layn Natural Ingredients, the introduction of the NAD ingredient reflects growing demand for innovative solutions. “Our NAD launch reflects the shift we’re seeing toward next-generation longevity and cellular energy solutions,” he explains. “Consumers today want sustainable energy at the cellular level. By supporting mitochondrial function and metabolic efficiency, NAD delivers foundational support for how we age, perform, and recover. We’re excited to provide brand formulators with a high-purity, versatile ingredient that meets both scientific rigor and market demand.”

Previous Launch of NMN

The NAD launch builds on Layn’s existing Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN) offering, creating what the company describes as a dual-pathway approach to healthy aging. NMN is a precursor that supports endogenous NAD+ replenishment over time, while NAD provides direct coenzyme support for immediate metabolic activity. By offering both ingredients, Layn aims to enable brands to target the cellular energy pathway at multiple points, ultimately supporting product strategies that span healthy aging, active lifestyle nutrition, and cognitive performance.

From a manufacturing standpoint, Layn reports that its NAD is produced via enzymatic catalysis and standardized to at least 99% purity or greater. The ingredient is designed for formulation flexibility, with strong water solubility and availability in both powder and granular formats. This versatility supports a range of delivery systems, including capsules, stick packs, functional beverages, and performance nutrition applications. In particular, the company states that NAD is positioned for brands with a focus on enhancing productivity, recovery, cognitive support, and metabolic health for adults.

At SupplySide Global 2025, Nutritional Outlook spoke with Jim Roza about the regulatory challenges to NMN last year.² “We're very proud to introduce our NMN because it has just recently been approved as a dietary supplement,” he explained. “And before that it was banned by FDA as being sold as a nutraceutical. And that's because of the fact that there was some research being done by a drug company. The industry was able to prove that it was actually sold as a supplement before any investigation of its use as a drug was being done. And so back in September of [2025], FDA relented and said, okay, yes, it's approved as a dietary supplement. There is a lot of potential for healthy aging and longevity.”

Additional Features at Expo West

At Expo West, the company will showcase its established tea extract offerings; a health and wellness portfolio featuring quercetin, rhodiola, and resveratrol; and branded ingredients such as Galacan, Sophorox, and the bio+ Series, which including bio+Resveratrol and bio+Quercitrin. Layn will also highlight its monk fruit and stevia sweeteners, noting sustainability achievements under SAI’s Farm Sustainability Assessment framework. The company is also promoting newer sweetener innovations like SteviUp M2 and clean-label natural preservation solutions.

On March 5, from 2–5 pm, the company will host a happy hour with mocktails featuring Layn’s functional ingredients.

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References

1. Layn Natural Ingredients. Layn Natural Ingredients Launches NAD at Natural Products Expo West, Expanding Its Cellular Energy and Performance Portfolio. Published February 18, 2026. Accessed February 24, 2026. https://layncorp.com/news-events/layn-natural-ingredients-launches-nad-at-natural-products-expo-west-expanding-its-cellular-energy-and-performance-portfolio/
2. McEvoy, E. Advancements in precision fermentation and NMN with Layn Natural Ingredients. Published November 19, 2026. Accessed February 24, 2026. https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/advancements-in-precision-fermentation-and-nmn-with-layn-natural-ingredients