NAD+

NAD+ is a coenzyme, meaning it helps enzymes perform their functions more efficiently. This molecule is essential for converting the food you eat into the energy your body needs. It also plays a role in repairing damaged DNA, reducing inflammation, and regulating your sleep-wake cycle.

As we age, NAD+ levels naturally decline. This decrease can contribute to fatigue, slower metabolism, reduced cognitive function, and other age-related changes. Lifestyle factors such as poor diet, stress, and lack of sleep can further deplete NAD+ levels, making it harder for your body to function at its best. Many of these age associated diseases can be slowed down and even reversed by restoring NAD+ levels.

NAD+ has several key roles in the body, including:

• Energy Production: NAD+ helps your mitochondria – known as the “power plants” of your cells – produce energy. This energy fuels every activity, from thinking and breathing to exercising and digesting food.
• DNA Repair: Damage to DNA occurs daily due to environmental factors and normal cellular activity. NAD+ supports repair mechanisms, helping to maintain the integrity of your genetic material.
• Anti-Aging Support: By promoting cellular health, NAD+ may slow some processes of aging, improving skin elasticity, energy levels, and mental clarity.
• Brain Health: NAD+ supports neuron function and may protect against cognitive decline, enhancing focus, memory, and overall brain performance.
  Immune Function
NAD+ plays a role in modulating the immune response. It influences inflammation and supports the body’s ability to respond to infections and other immune challenges.
• Metabolic Regulation: Maintaining adequate NAD+ levels can support healthy metabolism, weight management, and insulin sensitivity.

NAD+ supplementation or therapy may be beneficial for a wide range of people, including:

• Individuals with Chronic Fatigue: If you feel drained despite adequate rest, boosting NAD+ may help restore energy levels.
• Those Facing Age-Related Decline: NAD+ supplementation can support cellular repair and overall vitality as you age.
• People with High-Stress Lifestyles: Stress depletes NAD+ levels. Replenishing this coenzyme may help mitigate the effects of stress on your body.
• Athletes: Enhanced energy production and faster recovery may benefit those with physically demanding lifestyles.
• Anyone Interested in Preventative Health: Maintaining optimal NAD+ levels can support long-term wellness and resilience.

Maintaining or boosting NAD+ levels can be achieved through lifestyle changes, supplementation, or medical therapies:

• Dietary sources
foods rich in vitamin B3, such as fish, poultry, and whole grains, can support NAD+ production. Additionally, foods like broccoli, avocado, and peanuts contain precursors that enhance NAD+ synthesis.
• Supplementation
Nicotinamide riboside (NR) and nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) are popular NAD+ precursors available as dietary supplements. These compounds are converted into NAD+ within the body and have been shown to increase NAD+ levels.
• Exercise
Regular physical activity stimulates NAD+ production by activating enzymes involved in energy metabolism and cellular repair.

NAD+ Infusions
NAD+ intravenous (IV) therapy is an emerging treatment for rapidly boosting NAD+ levels. This therapy is used at Vitality Health wellness clinic to address fatigue, cognitive decline, and other health concerns.