NAD+ is a molecule that is crucial for many important processes in our bodies. It is made of two parts, adenine and nicotinamide, that are connected together. NAD+ helps create energy, control how our genes work, and keep our cells healthy.
Just like а burning fire converts energy, which is stored in wood into light and heat, in our cells, NAD+ helps transfer energy from food stuffs into another kind of energy – ATP. ATP is the energy currency our cells use. NAD+ also helps control how our bodies use food for energy.
NAD+ also helps control the activity of proteins called sirtuins. Sirtuins are considered to be “longevity genes,” and they have been linked to an increased lifespan in certain organisms, such as yeast and mice and possibly humans.
NAD+ also helps protect our cells from stress. It helps fix DNA and get rid of damaged proteins. As we get older, our NAD+ levels go down. This has been linked to problems like heart disease, diseases of nervous system, memory loss, and type 2 diabetes.
Some people take NAD+ supplements to try to improve their health and fight aging. We feel that supplementing with NAD+ itself through injections, will lead to better results. This is why we offer NAD+ in injectable form to our LowTdoc patients.
Please call our office if you have questions about this highly effective therapy.