Thorne ResveraCel - Nicotinamide Riboside with Quercetin Phytosome and Resveratrol - 60 Capsules

I've read so many great medical claims about nicotinamide riboside -- and reservatrol -- so I was very excited to try this product. Along with slowing the aging process, reputedly, there are other benefits. However -- and this is a BIG HOWEVER -- there are several reputable articles citing that nicotinamide riboside encourages tumor growth and possibly causes cancer in higher doses. The whole issue is currently still undergoing more research. This makes me think twice about how much of this I want to take, despite all the miracle claims. I'm guessing that a smaller dose is probably safe. Just guessing.

On the positive side, I've been taking it for more than a month, and do feel an increase in energy and some subtle improvements in skin tone, which is a real bonus. I also find I need less sleep -- and I suspect this supplement is responsible for an increase in insomnia I've had lately. I just don't need as much rest now, and this is the only supplement that I added to my routine.

I believe Thorne Research products are among the best, always great quality. However, I should add here that I have no luck communicating with them when I ask questions on their main web site. I have no confidence in getting a straight answer from the company, since they don't respond.

Had to stop taking as it triggers a burning (gerd) that can lead to vomiting. Probably due to sensitive stomach.

I have no idea if these are working. I feel exactly the same as I did before taking these pills. Well, except that I’m a little more annoyed than usual because you’re taking 4 pills a day. Outside of having to take an s-load of pills, I’ve noticed no difference & I’ve been taking for about 8 months now.

Not very affordable

I've ordered this 7 times from Amazon & generally been satisfied with it & other Thorne Research products.

However, I've recently noticed that pills in a not-yet-expired bottle – that were initially nearly white – have been darkening over time with brown spots. They've also developed a pungent, earthy smell that wasn't noticeable before.

Two days ago, I asked about whether this was normal, and if pills so changed would still be safe/effective, via the "Customer Questions & Answers" feature of Amazon. I just now checked back to find... my question deleted. I've received no answer or explanation for the deletion. Now I don't know what to think!

I've posted a slightly simpler version of my question again in the hopes of getting an answer.

UPDATE (2022-07-13): My question has again been silently deleted. No answer, no explanation. Is it OK for the pills to get dark, splotchy, & extra-smelly before their expiration? Apparently, even if someone somewhere knows 'yes' or 'no' – maybe Thorne or the seller "Pattern -iServe-"? – they're not allowed to answer.

Adding photo comparing an older pill (left, exp. 10-2022) to a newer pill (right, exp. 09-2023), to show how extreme the appearance-change gets.