Few molecules have attracted as much attention in healthy-aging research as NAD+. Here is what it is, why people talk about it and how the different NAD+ products in our catalog compare.
What NAD+ does
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide is a coenzyme found in every living cell. Mitochondria use it to turn the food you eat into ATP, the energy currency of the cell, and it takes part in hundreds of other reactions, including DNA maintenance and the activity of a family of proteins called sirtuins.
Why NAD+ declines
Research consistently shows that NAD+ levels fall as we get older. That observation is the starting point of the interest in supporting NAD+ levels with nutrition as part of a healthy-aging routine.* It does not mean NAD+ reverses aging — no supplement does — but it explains why it has become a staple next to exercise, sleep and a good diet.
NAD+, NMN and resveratrol: the family
- NAD+ is the coenzyme itself.
- NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide) is a direct precursor the body converts into NAD+.
- Resveratrol is a polyphenol from grape skins, studied alongside NAD+ because of its relationship with sirtuin pathways.
Which format?
For daily use at home, the options are a liquid or a capsule. Nano Liposomal NAD+ is a 473 mL liquid with 31 servings; NAD+ with Resveratrol is a 60-capsule bottle that is easy to travel with, also available in a 5-pack.
Clinics that offer NAD+ infusions work with professional presentations — NAD+ 1,000 mg vials, the NAD+ Renew cocktail or NMN kits. Those are administered by licensed professionals, slowly and at rates they control.
Good habits that support NAD+
Regular exercise, consistent sleep and a diet with enough protein and B vitamins (niacin is a building block of NAD+) are the foundation. A supplement is a complement to those habits, not a substitute.*
This article is for general information only and is not medical advice. Statements about dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Injectable products are for professional use under the direction of a licensed healthcare provider.