ChromaDex, headquartered in Irvine, California, is a global bioscience company specializing in the discovery, development and commercialization of natural product-based ingredients. Since its founding in 1999, the company has built a research-driven platform that sources and validates bioactive compounds with potential health benefits. ChromaDex leverages its proprietary database and analytical expertise to identify novel molecules and support clinical research that underpins ingredient efficacy and safety.
The company’s flagship product is Tru Niagen®, a form of nicotinamide riboside (NR) marketed as an NAD+ precursor. NAD+ is a coenzyme central to cellular energy metabolism and DNA repair, and Tru Niagen® has been featured in multiple peer‐reviewed studies and human clinical trials. In addition to NR, ChromaDex develops and distributes other high‐purity, science-backed ingredients, including pterostilbene and various botanical extracts, for use in dietary supplements, functional foods and beverages, and personal care formulations.
ChromaDex serves a diverse range of customers, from direct‐to‐consumer channels to large multinational ingredient formulators. The company maintains strategic partnerships and licensing agreements with leading academic and research institutions around the world, enabling ongoing innovation and rigorous scientific validation. Its global supply chain and regulatory affairs teams ensure that ingredients meet quality standards across North America, Europe, Asia and beyond, supporting clients in navigating complex regulatory environments.
Under the leadership of co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Frank Jaksch, ChromaDex has expanded its intellectual property portfolio to include dozens of patents and patents pending. The executive management team combines expertise in biochemistry, regulatory affairs and commercial development, guiding the company’s mission to translate cutting‐edge bioscience into safe, effective health and wellness solutions. Through a commitment to transparency and scientific rigor, ChromaDex continues to advance the field of nutritional ingredients and foster long‐term partnerships across the global health industry.
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