Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide or NAD+

In the past several years the importance of optimal Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide or NAD+ has been confirmed by extensive research. 

NAD+ is an essential cofactor in all living cells and involved in fundamental biological processes. 

If NAD+ were shut off, we would live about 5 seconds. 

NAD+ depletion is associated with the hallmarks of aging. 

• Metabolic disorders, diabetes 

• Cancer 

• Neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s 

• Cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, strokes 

• General decline of energy and well-being. 

Boosting NA+ may slow or even reverse aging and delay progression of age-related disease. 

The good news is that we can boost NAD+ with precursor supplements or injected NAD+ 

The two oral supps that have been shown to boost NAD+ are.:

NR – Nicotinamide riboside 

NMN – Nicotinamide mononucleotide 

Although there is some controversy about which is better the predomi-nance of research is with NR. 

It would be a good idea for you to take it. 

NAD+ can be injected subcutaneously and prescribed for home use. 

There are clinics giving intravenous NAD+ but it is a lengthy procedure and no advantage over other methods. 

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