Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide or NAD+ has long been researched and discovered to promote anti-aging and improve longevity.
NAD+ is a lesser-known molecule in the body, yet its function is essential in the regulation of many of our body’s biological processes. NAD+ plays a vital role in metabolism by helping enzymes turn nutrients that enter our body into energy by reacting with the oxygen in the mitochondria. Mitochondria use the energy to maintain homeostasis and repair cells if there is damage or stress (aging).
The secondary role NAD+ plays are as a helper molecule that binds with other proteins to promote DNA repair. The human body can create its own NAD+ coenzymes. However, as we age, the supply begins to decrease. Low levels of NAD+ have been linked to signs of aging and age-related illnesses such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
Many of your body’s key processes wouldn’t be possible without NAD+, and they play a vital role in your energy production, system's functions, and as a result, your physical and mental health.
