What’s NAD+ Therapy and What Are the Benefits?

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is present in every cell in your body. It continuously shuttles electrons from one chemical reaction to the next, maintaining a flow of energy within your cells.

NAD+ is the oxidized form of NAD and is available to accept new electrons when chemical reactions occur. 

There are many benefits to incorporating NAD+ into your wellness routines. That’s why Luis Wilmot Jr., MPAS, PA-C, and the team at Bio-X Weight Loss Center offer supplementation at offices in Round Rock and Austin, Texas.

Let’s look at how NAD+ works and what benefits you could achieve through NAD+ therapy. 

Where does NAD+ come from?

Your body produces NAD using specific building blocks that include types of vitamin B3 and tryptophan (an amino acid). The human body can manufacture NAD+ from scratch, or recycle it from other molecules. 

For NAD to work, certain enzymes must be present. When those enzymes aren’t functioning properly, NAD production slows. Aging is a primary cause of declining NAD production, which is why NAD+ therapy is such a powerful anti-aging approach. 

The research community is excited about the promise of NAD+, with many projects in the preclinical and clinical stages.

Benefits of NAD+ therapy

Benefits that lead patients to seek NAD+ therapy at Bio-X Weight Loss Center include: 

Improved energy

One of the biggest roles of NAD+ is helping cells convert food into energy. Supplementing natural NAD levels can help mitochondria function at peak levels, churning out more energy. 

Better cognitive function

NAD+ supports healthy mitochondria in your brain cells. That helps reduce the effects of oxidative damage, and may even contribute to less neuroinflammation and enhanced memory and learning functions. 

Protection from degenerative disease

One of the most exciting areas of NAD+ research focuses on its ability to defend neurons from DNA damage and oxidative stress. Current work explores the potential of NAD+ to slow the progression of diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. 

Weight management

NAD+ therapy can help you reach and maintain your weight loss goals by boosting your body’s ability to convert food into energy. A metabolism running at full speed maximizes fat burning and boosts energy levels. 

Heart health

Heart disease continues to be a leading cause of early death in men and women. Researchers are examining how NAD+ can reduce oxidative stress, improve endothelial function, and lower blood pressure. 

Is NAD+ therapy right for you?

If this brief overview has you excited about the promise of NAD+, we invite you to explore your options in person. Meeting with our team can provide more information about what NAD+ offers and how supplementation works. 

You can also boost your body’s natural NAD+ production, which is a great way to get the most out of your therapy. We can discuss your needs and goals before designing a wellness program that fits your life. 

NAD+ therapy is right for many people, but be sure to share the full details of your health history with us before moving forward. Schedule an appointment at Bio-X Weight Loss Center by phone or online today.