The FDA BACKS DOWN! A Hard-Earned Victory— For Now...
The news we’ve been waiting three long years to hear has finally arrived.
On September 29, 2025, the Natural Products Association (NPA) — the same group with whom we filed our Citizen Petition and appeal — officially announced that the FDA has declared NMN lawful as a dietary supplement.
This is not just paperwork. It’s a rare victory in a fight where the odds were stacked against us. NMN is safe. NMN is legal. NMN is protected — for now.
The Fight: Three Years of Resistance
To understand why this moment matters, you need to see the long road it took to get here. The battle over NMN wasn’t one moment — it was years of back-and-forth, reversals, and stonewalling.
Here’s the timeline of controversy that brought us to this point:
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May 2022: NMN is initially given the green light by the FDA as a New Dietary Ingredient (NDI). (FDA NDI Database, 2022)
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November 2022: Just months later, the FDA makes a shocking U-turn, declaring NMN is no longer a dietary supplement. (FDA Official Response, 2022)
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Dec. 1, 2022: The FDA denies the request for a public comment period on NMN, closing off transparency. (Natural Products Association Request, 2022)
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Dec. 3–7, 2022: Tense meetings follow between the FDA, NMN manufacturers, and retailers. (NutraIngredients-USA Report, 2022)
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Jan. 23, 2023: Another blow — the FDA denies opening a docket on NMN. (NPA Advocacy Update, 2023)
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Feb. 16, 2023: Amazon bans NMN sales, effective March 13, 2023, cutting off one of the largest sales channels. (NutraIngredients-USA Coverage, 2023)
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July 20, 2023: The FDA refuses a public hearing on NMN despite Congressional requests. (Rep. Jeff Duncan Press Release, 2023)
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April 3, 2024: While the fight intensifies, other NMN companies fail to join the class action lawsuit spearheaded by Black Forest to challenge the FDA’s baseless decision.
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Sept. 29, 2025 — FDA declares NMN lawful in supplements after nearly three years of pressure. (NPA Announcement, Sept. 29, 2025)
Throughout all of this, FDA communications suggested NMN could be excluded from the supplement category entirely — exactly the kind of maneuver pharmaceutical companies like Metro International Biotech had urged.
Even our most trusted legal allies told us the chances of success were near zero. The message was clear: “Prepare for the worst.” And many of you did, stocking up before the door could close.
Against this backdrop, the FDA’s September 2025 reversal isn’t just a decision. It’s the outcome of nearly three years of relentless pressure — petitions, lawsuits, Congressional involvement, industry unity, and the voices of consumers who refused to be ignored.
Against all odds, on September 29, 2025, they relented. NMN survived.
The Victory: What This Means Right Now
Let’s be clear: this is a massive win — but not a permanent one.
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NMN is safe.
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NMN is legal.
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NMN is protected — for now.
And here’s the truth: this victory wouldn’t have happened without you.
When lawyers told us our chances were slim, you didn’t walk away. You stocked up, you spread the word, you kept the fire alive. That wasn’t just smart preparation — it was part of the fight.
Those extra bottles on your shelf? They’re not just insurance for your future. They’re proof of your commitment, your courage, your refusal to let health freedom be stolen quietly.
And know this: we see you. We know who stood with us when it mattered most. That loyalty will not go unnoticed. In the weeks ahead, we’ll be reaching out to make it worth your while — because you weren’t just customers in this fight, you were our most crucial allies.
This was a people’s victory. Together, we showed that when the tribe unites, even the most powerful forces can be pushed back.
The Warning: Big Pharma Still Lurks
But we cannot confuse this reprieve with a permanent guarantee.
Ask yourself this: Why did the FDA try to reclassify NMN as a drug in the first place? Why did they stall for years, ignoring deadlines, while millions were spent lobbying behind the scenes?
The answer is simple: because NMN works. It restores NAD+ in your cells, fuels energy production, repairs DNA, and supports longevity. That’s exactly why Big Pharma wanted it off the open market.
And history shows this isn’t new:
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Pyridoxamine (Vitamin B6): In 2009, the FDA banned it from supplements after a drug company filed an Investigational New Drug (IND) application, despite decades of safe use.
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Red yeast rice: Once valued for naturally lowering cholesterol, its active compound (monacolin K) was declared an unapproved drug because it resembled a prescription statin, forcing products off shelves.
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NAC (N-acetyl cysteine): In 2020, the FDA suddenly claimed NAC was excluded from supplements due to an old drug status, sparking chaos. Only after massive backlash and lawsuits did they reverse course in 2022.
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CBD: Despite massive demand, the FDA has kept CBD in regulatory limbo, citing its drug development status, preventing the supplement industry from moving forward.
The pattern is clear: when a natural compound works too well, they try to claim it or kill it.
And this fight wasn’t cheap. Reports confirm that millions were poured into lobbying efforts aimed at controlling NMN. That kind of money doesn’t just disappear — it shifts toward the next ingredient, the next blockade, the next opportunity to tighten control over health freedom.
The Future: What This Decision Unlocks
Still, the FDA’s decision gives us breathing room — and it opens new possibilities. It doesn’t just preserve NMN for now, it creates momentum for what comes next in longevity science.
Here’s what this moment could mean moving forward:
✅ Stable pricing: With NMN lawful, the risk of inflated costs and artificial scarcity is reduced.
✅ More research & clinical trials: Scientists can now study NMN without fear of prohibition, deepening our understanding of NAD+ and human health.
✅ Innovation unlocked: With NMN secure (for now), companies like ours can explore next-generation blends — pairing NMN with other NAD+ precursors like NR, Spermidine, and many more.
✅ Mainstream recognition: This decision legitimizes NMN in the public eye, encouraging wider adoption and momentum for preventative health.
For the moment, NMN can remain a reliable daily staple. And though we know that could change, this isn’t just survival anymore. This is momentum — and a chance to push science further while the window is open.
A Win Worth Celebrating
After all our efforts, we should raise a glass — and maybe even a bottle of NMN — to resilience, to freedom, and to the tribe that refused to be silenced.
Today, we celebrate.
This victory proves that perseverance, unity, and hope can change the course of history. NMN is safe today because you cared enough to fight.
And tomorrow, we’ll continue building toward an even brighter future: more innovation, more research, and more solutions that restore strength and longevity without compromise.
The molecule of life remains in your hands — for now — and that’s exactly where it belongs.
To your strength, resilience, and health freedom!
