IV NAD+ "The Miracle Molecule"

NAD stands for nicotinamide-adenine-dinucleotide and, by nature, is present in all of the living cells in our bodies. Without NAD, we wouldn't be able to live happy, healthy, and wealthy lives. There are two forms of the molecule, NAD+, and the other NADH. NAD precursors include: nicotinamide, nicotinamide riboside, nicotinamide mononucleotide, but what exactly is the difference between NAD+ and NADH?

To make it simple, one form of the molecule is holding onto an electron, and the other is not. When NADH donates an electron, it becomes NAD+, and when NAD+ takes an electron from another molecule, it becomes NADH.

The fact of the matter is that without either form of this molecule, we wouldn't be able to lead fruitful lives, let alone survive. NAD+, the molecule's oxidated structure, can take electrons from the molecules in foods that you eat. After taking these electrons, it donates them to the mitochondria in your cells to produce energy.

On top of helping sustain mitochondrial function, NAD is crucial to the aging process because it is active in DNA repair, chemical stress, and inflammation.

NAD sets the tone for our energy levels and how well (or poorly) we age, two factors that can heavily influence how well and happily we live our entire lives.