6 Benefits of NAD+ Therapy

Do you sleep less than you would like to?

Are you constantly tired despite having enough sleep? Perhaps your skin is showing signs of aging, and your metabolism is giving you signs that it is slowing down as well.

A coenzyme, NAD, is involved in all of the processes related to how you feel and how you look at a cellular level. NAD levels go down with age and everyday stressors, and the coenzyme carries electrons and protons to the mitochondria in your cells to create energy from the food you eat. With lower NAD levels, you may see negative changes in your cells and DNA, as NAD is also used for DNA repair and cell repair. Fortunately, despite the production going down with age, NAD can be supplemented.

Our experts at Hawaii Natural Medicine regularly use NAD+ in their practice to boost the health of their patients. Read on to find out what benefits NAD IV therapy offers.

1. Improved Cognitive Function

Neuronal function is linked to mitochondrial function in the cell. If the neuron cannot create enough energy, neurodegenerative diseases and cognitive impairment are more likely to occur.

A study on patients suffering from dementia suggests that treatment containing NAD increased cortical thickness and hippocampal volumes, which led to a 29% improvement in their cognitive function, as measured by the Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-cognitive subscale (ADAS-Cog).

2. Reduced Signs of Aging

NAD is crucial for DNA repair, which can keep you younger for longer. Aging and DNA errors are closely linked, as the accumulation of these errors plays an important role in aging. Aiding the DNA in repairing errors reduces signs of aging and extends lifespan in studies done on animal models.

3. Boosts Metabolism

When cells don’t efficiently use energy, metabolism slows down, causing you to gain weight even if you eat the same amount of calories. NAD can boost cell energy levels, allowing your body to use more energy instead of slowing down its metabolism to survive on lower amounts of energy.

4. Improved Moods

NAD is involved in the synthesis of dopamine and serotonin. Dopamine is the reward and pleasure neurotransmitter, while serotonin is responsible for feelings of well-being and happiness.

5. Improved Immune Function

NAD regulates inflammation levels. Inflammation plays a big role in the immune response, as it’s used to rush resources to the tissue under attack. NAD can help your body strike the perfect balance and help your immune system use inflammation only in short bursts, as too much inflammation can lead to the destruction of the tissues. 

6. Improved Fitness Performance

NAD boosts fitness performance in several ways:

• Increases energy intake in the cells and the muscle tissues
• Improves DNA repair mechanisms
• Activates the fat metabolism
• Reduces inflammation

These combined effects often lead to an increase in fitness performance and a decrease in body fat percentage.

Learn how you can benefit from NAD+

The best way to absorb NAD is to have it delivered straight to your bloodstream. Our experts offer this option with an IV drip. If you are looking for an overall boost in energy and health, contact us to schedule an appointment. 

Our providers will ask you what areas you would like to improve and let you know if you are a good candidate for NAD.