NAD+ : AN ANTI-AGING COMPOUND YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, commonly known as NAD+, is a unique compound found in every cell in our body that plays a crucial role in every fundamental biological process, including metabolism, cell signaling, gene expression, and DNA repair. In simpler terms, NAD+ is what is needed to create energy in every tissue (including our muscles, immune cells, and brain) and what slows the process of degenerative aging. NAD+ is what allows us to experience abundant energy, mental clarity, and healthy metabolism metabolism.

The problem is that as we age our levels of NAD+ decrease significantly and we consequently are more likely to experience symptoms of fatigue, depression, and those related to memory and attention. Research has shown that by mid-life, NAD+ levels decrease by more than ten times. Yes, you read that right. 10 times. Lifestyle factors such as being overweight, overconsuming alcohol, or getting insufficient sleep can further diminish our NAD+ levels thereby accelerating the aging process and our risk for developing age-related diseases.

But don’t worry. All hope is not lost. Research has shown that when NAD+ levels are increased, we can delay these age-related diseases, and slow if not reverse aging itself. Knowing this naturally would inspire us all to learn ways to increase our NAD levels so that we can experience increased energy levels, improved mental clarity and mood, a reduction in fatigue and cravings, and an improvement in post-workout recovery.

Boosting NAD+ levels can help improve your energy, mood, and mental clarity as well as treat dementia, reverse the effects of alcohol on the liver, improve athletic performance, and reverse signs of aging. The good news is that in addition to adopting certain dietary and lifestyle practices, there are supplemental approaches to boosting NAD+ levels. NAD+, or niacinamide adenine dinucleotide, is a derivative of niacin (Vitamin B3) so you have to have enough of this essential vitamin to make NAD+. Consuming a diet rich in foods that are high in B3 (i.e. liver, chicken, fish, nutritional yeast), establishing a regular exercise routine, and caloric restriction practices (fasting/intermittent fasting) can all help increase NAD+ levels. Supplementing with B3 to boost NAD+ levels, however, has its limits due to the undesirable flushing that occurs when taken at therapeutic doses. Oral NAD+ supplementation is generally considered less effective due to the digestive process, where enzymes break down NAD+ into its components before it can be absorbed into the bloodstream, thereby reducing its bioavailability.

The most efficient and most effective way to boost your NAD+ levels is with NAD+ injections. In contrast to oral supplementation, injectable forms of NAD+ bypass the digestive system, allowing direct entry into the bloodstream and tissues, which can lead to a more significant and immediate increase in NAD levels for immediate utilization by the body's cells. While some people report noticing an improvement in their energy, mood, and memory after their first NAD+ injection, most people are likely to experience improvements after their third injection (typically administered 1 to 3 times a week) and experience the best outcomes with NAD+ injections after several months of dedicated use.

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