What is NAD (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide)?

NAD (short for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a very specific form of the B3 vitamin.  It works as a coenzyme, which helps enzymes of the body function effectively at a cellular level. NAD helps each and every cell in your body to produce ATP or energy.  As we get older, NAD decreases in our cells, and thus we experience chronic fatigue, poor concentration, insomnia, poor collagen production, and more.

Chronic stress or disease can lead to depleted levels of NADH, thereby contributing to mitochondrial dysfunction, autoimmune disorders, and more. Restoring optimal levels of NAD+ truly helps your body recover from chronic stress and may even reverse chronic disease at its core.

NAD+ also plays a large role in anti-aging. NAD+ stimulates a group of enzymes in your body, called SIRT, which are important enzymes in the aging process. NAD+ directly activates SIRT1 and SIRT3, which serve to decrease inflammation, decrease fat synthesis and storage, and help regulate blood sugar. These three components alone are major contributors to aging and tissue breakdown. Why not feel as good as possible as long as we can?

Because NAD declines with age and has diminished significantly by age 50, I recommend doing IV NAD at least monthly to maintain healthy levels of NAD inside of your cells so that your sleep, concentration, and energy levels stay optimal.  You can additionally apply NAD topically, or take it orally.  However, IV NAD is the most effective way of getting it in your system.

NAD+ is also popular with CEOs and entrepreneurs, trying to up-level their mental performance. Because it works on every cell in your body, at the mitochondrial level, its effects are noticeable in the brain as well as the body. NAD+ promotes concentration and focus and decreases symptoms of anxiety, depression, and addiction.

This IV is typically done in a series of 5-10 IVs, 2-5 days per week, and then once per month thereafter for maintenance.

If you are interested in IV NAD therapy, please call our office to schedule a consultation regarding this treatment. CALL TODAY 720-605-9355!

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