What is NAD+?
 
NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme found in all living organisms. It is an essential molecule involved in various important processes and it plays a vital role in energy balance, promotion, and enhancement of cells, among other functions.
 
NAD+ has also been linked to potential benefits for improved mental clarity, athletic performance, deep sleep and longevity, which has generated significant interest in the field of health and wellness
 
NAD+ works as a transporter to carry electrons from one molecule to another within the cells of our body to help carry out various reactions. NAD+ and its counterpart, NADH, are vital in generating energy to power the many actions necessary for cell survival.
NAD is a key component of many physiological processes:
Oxidative reactions. The transfer of electrons to and from other molecules to power reactions in the body.
Enzyme activities. A necessary molecule for enzymes responsible for cell metabolism and the production of molecules used to maintain the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle (circadian rhythm).
Cellular functions. That includes DNA repair, protein modifications, and immune cell function.
Researchers have found that we produce less NAD as we age. The depletion of NAD in mice has been connected to age-related conditions, like cognitive decline, cancer, and sarcopenia, which is the loss of skeletal mass and strength.
As a result, researchers have been studying the benefits of NAD supplements to determine if they can help prevent or reverse age-related conditions and prolong healthy lifespans. At the moment, it's unclear whether supplementing NAD or one of its precursors, NMN, is the best way to address the decline in NAD+ common with aging.
NAD supplement benefits
NAD has been in the news for decades because of its potential to support human longevity. Here are the five main potential benefits of NAD+ that scientists have found some evidence for thus far.
 
1. Slows down aging
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