Why is NAD+ becoming so popular?
There are many reasons clients from across the country are turning to NAD+ treatments at Onus IV Therapy + Longevity (yes, we've had clients fly in from other states for our treatment!). Popular wellness and lifestyle podcasts, like The Joe Rogan Experience and The Huberman Lab Podcast, have helped raise awareness about the transformative benefits of NAD+ and its potential to improve lives.
These benefits include:
Reduced Joint & Muscle Pain
Inflammation is the body’s way of trapping toxins and healing damaged tissues. By activating sirtuins, your body can regulate inflammation and cellular repair. SIRT1 is directly activated by NAD+ availability, meaning your body can process and repair chronic inflammation more efficiently.
Mental Clarity & Brain Fog
Brain fog and cognitive decline are often related to oxidative damage and/or chronic inflammation, both of which NAD+ can help address by neutralizing free radicals and reducing neuroinflammation. As NAD+ activates PARPs (Poly ADP-Ribose Polmerases), it aids in DNA repair & helps extend neuronal lifespan. Numerous clients at Onus IV Therapy & Longevity have reported improved mental clarity, particularly at ages above 55+. Check out this link for a study on how increased NAD+ levels may affect underlying neurological symptoms:
https://www.nad.com/news/nad-clinical-trial-brain-parkinsons-disease?
Metabolism
NAD+ plays a key role in converting nutrients, particularly glucose, into ATP, which is like the "Energy Currency" of our cells. Without NAD+, our metabolic pathways become less efficient, leading to reduced energy production for vital cellular functions. Additionally, NAD+ also aids in fat oxidation and helps to regulate blood sugar levels.
Sleep Quality
As NAD+ IV Therapy in Denver helps stabilize hormones, Melatonin, aka "The Sleep Hormone" benefits from NAD+-dependent enzymes. By ensuring that melatonin is released at the right time in our circadian rhythm (remember to put your smartphone down at least an hour before bedtime), NAD+ helps ensure your sleep quality is on track and in tune with your body needs.
Improved Athletic Recovery & Performance
Similar to how NAD+ activates sirtuins to regulate inflammation & cellular repair, higher levels of NAD+ can boost endurance, stamina and strength. This leads to better physical performance and faster recovery times for muscle repair. NAD+ achieves this by enhancing protein synthesis, paving the way for mitochondrial biogenesis, which enhances muscle output and power! For clients and visitors coming to Denver, Colorado, an NAD+ IV drip could be the perfect way to maximize your fun in the Rocky Mountains!
Boost & Maintain Energy Levels
When it comes to vascular function, NAD+ pays the toll for the express lane. By improving blood flow and vascular health, it ensures that your muscles get the oxygen needed for performance, along with the essential nutrients for maintaining and rebuilding muscle fibers.
Regulate Dopamine & Seratonin Levels
Fun Fact: Your brain uses the most energy of any organ in your body! From processing information and controlling movement to regulating bodily function, your brain has the highest metabolic demand, and relies on Glucose for fuel. NAD+ is responsible for converting glucose (again the Krebs Cycle from High School Biology) into ATP, which is your brain's primary energy source. NAD+ powers your brain by fueling key enzymatic reactions. It helps maintain your mitochondrial health- especially in neurons that produce dopamine and serotonin.
Check out this article from Health.com on some of the benefits that suggest enhanced NAD+ levels improve cognitive function:
https://www.health.com/nicotinamide-adenine-dinucleotide-nad-8657809?
Stabilize Hormones
As we've seen above, NAD+ is responsible for a variety of critical functions, and when it comes to stabilizing your hormones, it really ties everything together. By ensuring your cellular metabolism, mitochondrial function and enzymatic processes are on-point, NAD+ helps your hormones maintain a better balance in their workload.