NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a vital molecule present in every cell of your body. It is essential in the production of energy, and in the activation of several critical enzymes.
Inside the cells, a very important organelle, known as the mitochondria, produces energy. It produces energy by taking high energy electrons from food, and in a series of steps, transferring the electrons to oxygen, the final electron receptor.
NAD+ is critical for this process. It undergoes a chemical reaction that converts it into another molecule, NADH. NADH transports the electrons into the inner mitochondrial membrane, where it releases them into the electron transport chain. Electron flow through the electron transport chain is what produces energy. The mitochondria then produce ATP, a form of energy usable by the cell. Having enough energy is critical to the well-being of the cell, and to the entire body.
NAD+ benefits
Many diseases have mitochondrial dysfunction and low intracellular energy as part of the disease process.
Restoring that energy can result in restoration or improvement of health.
NAD+ is also critical for the function of certain enzymes, called sirtuins. Among other functions, sirtuins signal the cell to produce more mitochondria (through activation of another enzyme, PDG-1alpha). This causes production of more mitochondria, which then leads to more intracellular energy. Sirtuins also activate anti-inflammatory pathways.
Several studies show decreased levels of NAD+ with aging and in many disease processes. Restoration of the NAD+ level can improve these conditions.
NAD therapy
In our clinic, we use nano NAD+, a form of NAD+ especially made to increase cellular uptake of the NAD+. Most people who use nanoNAD+ have a stronger and quicker response to the NAD+ infusion.
If you feel tired, have chronic fatigue, any sort of neurodegenerative condition, autoimmune illness, chronic pain, or just want to feel better, please call us to arrange a consultation. NAD+ could help!