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NOVOS Core vs Tru Niagen (300mg NIAGEN)

Specs, prices, editor verdict, and who should buy which - compared side-by-side.

By Ryan · Founder
Updated May 3, 2026
Quick verdict

NOVOS NOVOS Core (premium, $109/mo) vs Tru Niagen Tru Niagen (300mg NIAGEN) (premium, $49–$127/mo) - different tools for different jobs (see the per-product details below).

Compared on 0 shared specs · editor scores 8.5 vs 8.6 · same category (supplement).

NOVOS Core 12-ingredient daily longevity supplement packet box
NOVOS

NOVOS Core

The longevity stack with a Harvard / MIT scientific board behind it - twelve ingredients in one daily packet, designed to address what the team calls "the 12 hallmarks of aging."

PRICE
$109/mo
SCORE
8.5 / 10
Tru Niagen 300mg NAD+ precursor capsule bottle
Tru Niagen

Tru Niagen (300mg NIAGEN)

The NAD+ precursor that came with the patent and the published trials - ChromaDex's NIAGEN is the most-studied NR on the market, sold direct as Tru Niagen.

PRICE
$49–$127/mo
SCORE
8.6 / 10
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The verdict

These are close picks. Both score in the same range. The right call depends on buyer profile - read the per-buyer recommendations below.

Who should buy which

Pick the NOVOS NOVOS Core if

Longevity-pro and founder buyers who want one daily packet covering twelve aging-research-adjacent compounds, value the scientific advisory board credibility, and prefer convenience over single-ingredient optimization.

Skip if

You have specific lab-identified deficiencies needing higher single-ingredient dosing, you're budget-sensitive at $89/mo, or you prefer dose-flexible single-ingredient stacking.

Pick the Tru Niagen Tru Niagen (300mg NIAGEN) if

Evidence-first buyers who prioritize the most-studied NAD+ precursor with FDA NDI / GRAS status, and longevity-pro buyers who want institutional brand credibility.

Skip if

You specifically want NMN (different precursor pathway), you're tracking aggressive Sinclair-style protocols, or you find the conservative messaging insufficient.

Go deeper

FULL REVIEW
Read the NOVOS NOVOS Core review →
FULL REVIEW
Read the Tru Niagen Tru Niagen (300mg NIAGEN) review →

Frequently asked

Which is better, the NOVOS Core or the Tru Niagen (300mg NIAGEN)?

They are closely matched on our scoring, so the right pick comes down to your priorities. The verdict and spec table above compare them on price, features, and who each one suits.

How much do they cost?

NOVOS Core: $109. Tru Niagen (300mg NIAGEN): $49 to $127. Prices are verified against the manufacturer; check the live links for current pricing.

Who should buy which one?

NOVOS Core: Longevity-pro and founder buyers who want one daily packet covering twelve aging-research-adjacent compounds, value the scientific advisory board credibility, and prefer convenience over single-ingredient optimization. Tru Niagen (300mg NIAGEN): Evidence-first buyers who prioritize the most-studied NAD+ precursor with FDA NDI / GRAS status, and longevity-pro buyers who want institutional brand credibility.