Best Melrose FutureLab NMN Alternatives Australia 2026

Last updated: November 1, 2026 · Originally published: June 13, 2026 · By Eternal Elixir Editorial

Melrose FutureLab introduced a lot of Australians to NMN. Its 500mg NMN capsules are sold through Chemist Warehouse, and for many people that was their first NAD+ supplement. Look closely at the bottle, though: 30 capsules, 250mg of DMG (dimethylglycine) alongside the NMN, and $74.95 at Melrose’s own store. That is why many Australian buyers look for an alternative that gives them the same NMN dose for less. If you are also weighing up AgeMate in Australia, our AgeMate alternatives guide covers that brand.

Eternal Elixir sells our top two picks, NMN 500mg and Vitasolutions NMN & Resveratrol, so read this as our recommendation rather than a neutral review. We compared seven NMN products you can buy in Australia in 2026 on NMN dose, capsules per bottle, price per day in AUD, delivery and label detail, using Melrose FutureLab as the baseline. For the wider category, see our breakdown of the best NMN supplements in Australia and the NAD+ boosters available locally.

Why Look for a Melrose FutureLab Alternative?

Melrose FutureLab’s flagship is a 500mg NMN capsule with 250mg of dimethylglycine hydrochloride (DMG) in each capsule, sold in bottles of 30. It is $74.95 on Melrose’s own store ($61.45 on auto-delivery), and it was $52.47 at Chemist Warehouse when that listing was checked in September 2026.

That works out to $1.75 to $2.50 per daily capsule, and because the bottle holds 30 capsules, you re-order every month. Melrose’s label also sets a maximum of 500mg of NMN a day and says not to use it during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

DMG is the part buyers ask about. Melrose describes it as a methyl donor, but the human NMN trials that measured rising blood NAD+ used NMN on its own, not an NMN and DMG blend.

The largest dose-ranging trial so far randomised 80 healthy middle-aged adults to a placebo or 300mg, 600mg or 900mg of NMN a day for 60 days. Blood NAD+ rose in every NMN group and was highest at 600mg and 900mg, and six-minute walking distance improved compared with placebo in all three NMN groups (Yi et al., GeroScience, 2023, PMID 36482258, DOI). For most Australians, that makes a plain NMN bottle with more capsules the more logical purchase than a 30-day blend.

More capsules per bottle means fewer re-orders.

So the three reasons people switch are simple: more capsules per bottle, a lower price per day, and a formula where you pay for NMN rather than a second ingredient. Every alternative below is scored on those three things. The best Melrose FutureLab alternatives in Australia, ranked, follow.

Best Melrose FutureLab Alternatives in Australia: Comparison Table

Prices are as of Sep 2026 and come from each seller’s own page. Price per day uses the serve printed on each label.

The pattern is easy to see. Our NMN 500mg gives you 90 capsules at $0.67 a day and dispatch from Sydney, Bulk Nutrients is a cent cheaper per day in a bigger bottle, and Melrose sits at the top on price and the bottom on supply. The cost per day tells the real story.

Add Vitasolutions NMN and Resveratrol 1100mg · $49.99

#1. Eternal Elixir NMN 500mg — Best Australian Alternative Overall

Eternal Elixir NMN 500mg is the most direct like-for-like swap for Melrose FutureLab. You get 500mg of NMN per capsule, the same headline dose as Melrose, in a bottle of 90 capsules rather than 30, for $59.99.

That is three months at one capsule a day for less than one Melrose bottle at its $74.95 store price, and $0.67 a day against Melrose’s $1.75 to $2.50. Orders are dispatched in 1 business day.

Key specs: 500mg NMN per capsule · 90 capsules · $59.99 (RRP $64.99) · take one capsule a day, preferably in the morning · dispatched in 1 business day.

Pros:

• 90 capsules per bottle, three times a standard Melrose bottle
• $0.67 a day for one bottle, with 10% off two bottles, 15% off three and 20% off five
• NMN on its own, with no second active ingredient
• Free shipping over $100, a 30-day money-back guarantee and Afterpay at checkout

Cons:

• Sold direct online rather than on a chemist shelf, so no same-day pickup
• Bulk Nutrients is a cent a day cheaper for one bottle
• Single-ingredient, so if you want a combination product, see the NMN & Resveratrol option below

Best for: anyone buying Melrose monthly who wants the same NMN dose, three times the capsules and a lower price per day, delivered from Sydney.

For background, a 2022 review in the Journal of Advanced Research describes NMN as a NAD+ precursor that can raise NAD+ levels, which decline with age, and sets out the open safety questions (Nadeeshani et al., PMID 35499054, DOI). Dose and price both favour the swap.

Price & where to buy: $59.99 direct from Eternal Elixir’s NMN 500mg page.

#2. Vitasolutions NMN & Resveratrol 1100mg: Our Combination Pick

If you liked the idea of Melrose’s “NMN plus something” formula, Vitasolutions NMN & Resveratrol 1100mg, which Eternal Elixir sells, pairs NMN with trans-resveratrol instead of DMG. It is the pairing popularised by longevity researcher David Sinclair, and many NMN users build it themselves anyway.

At $49.99 for 60 capsules with a two-capsule serve, it works out to $1.67 a serve. The label gives 1,100mg per serve for the NMN, trans-resveratrol and BioPerine (black pepper extract) combined, and says to take two capsules on an empty stomach.

Key specs: NMN + trans-resveratrol + BioPerine, 1,100mg per two-capsule serve · 60 capsules (30 serves) · $49.99 · dispatched in 1 business day.

Pros:

• NMN and trans-resveratrol in one product, with no DMG
• $1.67 a serve, less than Melrose’s store price for NMN alone
• 60 capsules per bottle, giving 30 two-capsule serves

Cons:

• The label gives the combined 1,100mg, not the NMN and resveratrol amounts separately
• Fixed combination, so if you want to set NMN and resveratrol doses yourself, buy them separately

Best for: buyers who want a combination product with an ingredient chosen for NAD+ research. We explain the pairing in our guide to NMN and trans-resveratrol.

Price & where to buy: $49.99 from the Vitasolutions NMN & Resveratrol page.

#3. Bulk Nutrients NMN — Best Large-Bottle Bulk Buy

Bulk Nutrients is an Australian supplement seller, and its NMN capsules are a genuine Melrose alternative for buyers who like to stock up. The 120-capsule bottle is $79.00, which is $0.66 a day at one capsule, the lowest cost per 500mg in this comparison and a cent under our NMN.

Buy four bottles and the price drops to $67.00 each.

Key specs: 500mg NMN per capsule · 120 capsules · $79.00 ($67.00 each for four or more) · 1 to 2 capsules daily · vegan capsules · flat $9 shipping Australia-wide.

Pros:

• Largest bottle in the comparison (120 capsules), so fewer re-orders
• Lowest price per 500mg here
• NMN lab results published on the product page

Cons:

• Higher upfront cost ($79.00) for four months at once
• Shipping is a flat $9 rather than free over a threshold

Best for: committed NMN users who already know they will keep taking it and want the lowest price per capsule. Bulk Nutrients earns the “biggest bottle” win here. The trade-off is the larger single outlay.

Price & where to buy: $79.00 from Bulk Nutrients.

#4. Simply Nootropics NMN — Best Delayed-Release Capsule

Simply Nootropics takes a formula angle Melrose doesn’t: enteric coating. Its Ageless NMN capsules are delayed-release, designed to pass through the stomach before they dissolve, and each holds 250mg of NMN. The label dose is two to four capsules (500mg to 1,000mg) a day.

At $69.00 for 60 capsules, a bottle lasts 15 to 30 days, and a 500mg day costs $2.30. That is less than Melrose’s store price but more than its Chemist Warehouse price. Orders from Australia are processed and shipped by the company’s New Zealand store, where the capsules are made.

Key specs: 250mg enteric-coated NMN per capsule · 60 capsules · $69.00 ($2.30 per 500mg day) · shipped from New Zealand · 60-day money-back guarantee.

Pros:

• Enteric (delayed-release) coating, a real point of difference from Melrose
• Flexible dose from 500mg to 1,000mg a day
• 60-day money-back guarantee

Cons:

• A bottle lasts 15 to 30 days, against 90 days for our NMN
• More than three times the cost per 500mg of our NMN 500mg

Best for: buyers who specifically want a delayed-release NMN. If you’re weighing formats more broadly, our comparison of NMN capsules versus powder is a useful companion read.

Price & where to buy: $69.00 from Simply Nootropics.

#5. For Youth NMN+: NMN with Apigenin and Pterostilbene

For Youth pitches its NMN+ as a next-generation formula. Each capsule holds 450mg of Uthever NMN with 50mg of ApiAge apigenin and 50mg of trans-pterostilbene, a relative of resveratrol, which makes it the most loaded single capsule in this comparison.

The catch is price: $65.00 for 30 capsules, or $2.17 a day, which sits between Melrose’s Chemist Warehouse and store prices. The capsules are made in France, and For Youth quotes free express shipping to Australia in 2 to 3 business days.

Key specs: 450mg Uthever NMN + 50mg apigenin + 50mg pterostilbene per capsule · 30 capsules · $65.00 ($2.17 a day) · one capsule daily · made in France.

Pros:

• Three named ingredients with amounts on the label
• Free express shipping to Australia

Cons:

• Only 30 capsules per bottle, and $2.17 a day
• Slightly less NMN (450mg) than the 500mg standard

Best for: buyers who want everything in one capsule and aren’t fussed about price per day. If the pterostilbene angle is what interests you, you can pair a lower-cost NMN with a separate trans-resveratrol or pterostilbene supplement for less.

Price & where to buy: $65.00 from For Youth.

#6. Genetix Nutrition Pure NMN — Best Vegan Single-Ingredient

Genetix Nutrition keeps it simple. Its NMN Capsules hold 500mg of NMN each, with rice flour, silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate as processing aids in a vegan capsule, and the brand describes them as gluten free. It is a no-frills Melrose alternative.

At $79.95 for 60 capsules ($1.33 a day) it’s priced toward the premium end, but you’re paying for a single, clearly labelled ingredient.

The maths still favours a bigger bottle.

Key specs: 500mg NMN per capsule · 60 vegan capsules · $79.95 ($1.33 a day) · one capsule daily with food · gluten free (brand’s statement; made in a facility that also handles wheat and gluten).

Pros:

• Single-ingredient NMN in vegan capsules
• Full nutrition panel published on the product page

Cons:

• Twice our price per day for the same 500mg
• 60-capsule bottle, two months against our three

Best for: buyers who want nothing but NMN in a vegan capsule and don’t mind paying a little more for the brand.

Price & where to buy: $79.95 from Genetix Nutrition.

#7. Omre NMN + Resveratrol: Best for US Combo Seekers

Omre rounds out the list as the one US option. Each two-capsule serve of its NMN + Resveratrol gives 500mg of NMN, 500mg of micronised trans-resveratrol and 5mg of BioPerine. For Australian buyers the drawbacks are price and distance: it is US$69.00 for 60 capsules (30 serves), or US$2.30 a serve before any customs charges, and orders ship from US warehouses in 7 to 10 business days by standard international post.

Omre’s FAQ says customs duties and import fees are the buyer’s cost, and only unopened products can be returned, within 7 business days of delivery.

Key specs: 500mg NMN + 500mg trans-resveratrol + 5mg BioPerine per two-capsule serve · 60 capsules · US$69.00 · made in the USA · take two capsules daily with food.

Pros:

• NMN and resveratrol amounts both stated on the label
• A full 500mg of each per serve

Cons:

• Priced in US dollars, with customs fees not included
• Longer delivery and a narrow returns window

Best for: buyers chasing this particular US formula who don’t mind importing. For almost everyone else, Vitasolutions NMN & Resveratrol, shipped from Sydney, covers the same idea at $1.67 a serve.

How We Evaluated These Melrose Alternatives

Each Melrose FutureLab alternative was scored on what matters when you switch away from a chemist-shelf brand:

• Label detail: NMN dose per capsule and per serve, other ingredients, and any testing the seller publishes.
• Delivery to Australia: local dispatch or overseas shipping, and what the seller says about delivery times and fees.
• Price per day in AUD: the figure that decides whether an alternative is worth switching to.
• Capsules per bottle and range: supply per purchase and whether the seller offers other longevity ingredients to stack.
• Seller terms: guarantees and returns where the seller publishes them.

Our own products are ranked first and second, and we have said why: the same 500mg NMN in a 90-capsule bottle at $0.67 a day, dispatched from Sydney, and a combination option at $1.67 a serve. Each other product keeps the strength it earns on its own facts, such as Bulk Nutrients’ lower price per 500mg. We did not test any product ourselves. Prices were checked in September 2026 and quoted in AUD except Omre, which sells in US dollars. Prices and bottle sizes change, so confirm on the product page before you buy.

NMN Dosing: What the Research Suggests

One advantage of a bigger bottle is that a steady daily dose stays affordable. In the dose-ranging trial by Yi and colleagues, blood NAD+ rose at 300mg, 600mg and 900mg a day, and was highest in the 600mg and 900mg groups (PMID 36482258).

A 2024 follow-up analysis of the same trial found large differences between people in how much NAD+ rose on the same dose, and suggested measuring NAD+ to tailor the dose (Kuerec et al., Mechanisms of Ageing and Development, DOI). It comes down to dose, price and supply.

Studies suggest a benefit rather than prove one, and the practical point is simple: follow your product’s label. Our NMN 500mg label says one capsule a day, and Melrose’s label sets a maximum of 500mg of NMN a day. On a 90-capsule bottle, one capsule a day lasts three months. For timing, our guide to the best time of day to take NMN covers morning versus night, and our NMN dosage guide covers how much and for how long.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Melrose FutureLab alternative in Australia?

Our pick is Eternal Elixir NMN 500mg. It matches Melrose’s 500mg NMN dose but has 90 capsules per bottle for $59.99, which is $0.67 a day against Melrose’s $1.75 to $2.50, and it is dispatched in 1 business day. We sell it, so weigh that. Bulk Nutrients is a cent a day cheaper in a 120-capsule bottle.

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Why is Melrose FutureLab NMN more expensive per dose?

Melrose FutureLab sells its NMN 500mg in 30-capsule bottles for $74.95 on its own store, which is $2.50 a capsule, or $1.75 at the $52.47 Chemist Warehouse price we saw in September 2026.

Each capsule also contains 250mg of DMG alongside the NMN, and the bottle lasts a month, so you pay more per day than with a 90-capsule single-ingredient bottle like ours at $0.67 a day.

Is Melrose’s NMN + DMG better than plain NMN?

The human NMN trials that measured rising blood NAD+ used NMN on its own, not an NMN and DMG blend. Melrose includes DMG as a methyl donor, but no trial we know of shows that it improves NMN’s effect on NAD+. Many buyers prefer a plain NMN capsule and add other ingredients, such as trans-resveratrol, separately if they want them.

Which NMN alternative is the cheapest per dose?

Bulk Nutrients NMN is the cheapest per 500mg here at $0.66 a day, and Eternal Elixir NMN 500mg is next at $0.67. For NMN and resveratrol together, Vitasolutions NMN & Resveratrol is $1.67 a serve.

All three cost less per day than Melrose at either its store or Chemist Warehouse price.

Are there Australian-made alternatives to Melrose FutureLab?

Of the alternatives here, Eternal Elixir and Bulk Nutrients ship from within Australia. Simply Nootropics’ capsules are made and shipped in New Zealand, For Youth’s are made in France and Omre’s in the USA. Buying from a seller that ships locally means faster delivery and AUD pricing without customs fees.

How much does NMN cost in Australia?

Across the products in this comparison, NMN costs from $0.66 to $2.50 per 500mg day in AUD, depending on the brand, bottle size and where you buy it.

Single-ingredient NMN in 90 or 120-capsule bottles sits at the low end, around $0.66 to $0.67 a day, while 30-capsule bottles, combination formulas and imports sit at the high end.

Can I stack an NMN alternative with other longevity supplements?

Yes. NMN is commonly taken with trans-resveratrol, spermidine and other longevity supplements. You can add Spermidine 10mg (90 capsules), covered in our best spermidine supplements guide, or choose a combination product. Our best longevity supplements in Australia guide maps out a full stack. Check with your doctor if you take prescription medicines.

NMN or NR: which raises NAD+ better?

Both NMN and NR are NAD+ precursors with research support, and the better choice depends on your goals and budget. If you’d rather try NR, Eternal Elixir’s Pure NR 500mg (90 capsules) is our local option, and we compare the two head-to-head in our NMN versus NR verdict for Australian buyers.

The Verdict: Best Melrose FutureLab Alternative for Each Buyer

Melrose FutureLab earns its retail reach, but on the three things that decide whether an alternative is worth switching to (capsules per bottle, price per day and what you pay for in the formula), several alternatives available in Australia do better.

For the best all-round alternative, Eternal Elixir NMN 500mg is our pick: the same 500mg dose, 90 capsules per bottle, $0.67 a day and dispatch from Sydney.

For NMN and resveratrol together, Vitasolutions NMN & Resveratrol is $1.67 per two-capsule serve. Compare the label and serving size as well as the bottle price.

For the lowest price per 500mg in a big bottle, Bulk Nutrients is the pick. For a delayed-release capsule, Simply Nootropics, and for an everything-in-one formula, For Youth’s NMN+, provided you’ll pay for it. If you came to Melrose for NMN specifically, switching to a 90-capsule bottle is the upgrade most buyers are looking for. You might also like our Bioglan NMN review and whether one 500mg capsule is enough.