NAD+ is having its moment: longevity podcasts, biohacker forums, celebrity IV drips. Underneath the hype sits genuinely interesting biology and an evidence base that's still maturing. Since we offer NAD+ therapy, we owe you both halves: what it is, and what we actually know.
What is NAD+?
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide: a coenzyme present in every living cell, essential to the reactions that convert food into cellular energy and to the repair machinery that maintains DNA. It isn't exotic; it's one of the most fundamental molecules in your metabolism. Without it, cellular energy production simply stops.
Why do NAD+ levels decline?
Aging is the big one: levels fall substantially over the decades, and that decline is one of the mechanisms researchers study in aging biology itself. Stress, poor sleep, alcohol and metabolic strain accelerate the drawdown. The observation "older cells have less NAD+" is solid science; the question the field is still answering is how much restoring it changes outcomes.
What are NAD+ injections?
Supplemental NAD+ delivered by injection rather than pills, the argument for the needle being that oral NAD+ is largely broken down in digestion before reaching cells. Injection-based protocols typically run as a series, sometimes alongside B12 and other wellness support, with patients most commonly pursuing energy, mental clarity and recovery.
What does the evidence actually say?
The state of things: the cellular biology is well-established, the human clinical evidence is early. Raising NAD+ levels through supplementation is demonstrated; large, rigorous trials proving the downstream benefits people seek (sustained energy, cognition, healthy-aging outcomes) are still accumulating. What exists is promising early research plus consistent patient-reported effects, and those aren't nothing, but anyone selling NAD+ as proven anti-aging medicine is ahead of the data. We'd rather be behind the hype than ahead of the evidence.
Curious whether NAD+ fits your goals? Bring your questions to a complimentary consultation, including the skeptical ones. Especially the skeptical ones.
What should I expect if I try it?
A screening conversation first (history, medications, goals), then a protocol mapped to them, typically starting as a short series. Some patients report feeling a difference in energy and clarity within the first sessions; some don't, and we'll say so plainly rather than keep selling a series that isn't earning its place. That's the same standard we apply to everything here: if it's not the right tool for you, we'll point you to what is.