Here are at Revitalife Clinic in Dubai, our aim is to achieve maximum cellular functioning with the help of functional medicine. This redirects us to the idea of anti-aging. The concept of anti-aging mainly involves slowing down, preventing and/or reverse the cellular processes of aging. One of the most famous components associated with anti-aging is NAD+. NAD+ which is more commonly known as nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide is one of the most important and intriguing molecules produced in the body. It is essential for enzymatic reactions and biological functions in the body.
It was first discovered by Harden and Young in 1906. NAD+ is found in the body in two types: the ‘free’ and the ‘bound’. These levels change from person to person and vary from cell-to-cell, tissue-types and the difference age groups.
NAD+ is synthesized by the kynurenine pathway from tryptophan, or from other forms of Vitamin B3 such as nicotinamide (NAM) or nicotinic acid (NA).
NAD+ is usually used in the form of supplements or IV infusions. When done through IV infusion, it achieves its highest potential as the absorption is higher as compared when taken orally.
Below are some of the processes that are positively affected with the use of NAD+ boosters:
- Insulin sensitivity and fatty acid oxidation
- Insulin secretion
- Fertility
- Immunity & anti-inflammatory
- Cardioprotection
- Endothelial function
- Gluconeogenesis & fatty acid oxidation
- Sensory & motor function
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6342515/
