Cellular health
NAD+ and healthy ageing: what is known and what is still being studied
NAD+ is a molecule found in every cell. It takes part in turning food into usable energy, supports the mitochondria, helps cells signal to each other and plays a role in DNA-related processes.
What changes with age
NAD+ levels fall as we age. Stress, environmental toxins, poor sleep and illness can reduce them faster. This is why scientists study NAD+ in healthy-ageing research.
What it does not mean
The aim is not to stop ageing. An infusion does not send NAD+ straight into cells; the body still breaks it down and distributes it through complex pathways. Research in cognitive ageing and neurodegeneration is ongoing and is not a promise of benefit for any one person.
How a session works
NAD+ is infused slowly. Rushed infusions can cause nausea, warmth, flushing, headache or chest pressure, which usually ease when the rate is slowed. A typical session may last 90–120 minutes, and your doctor paces it.
Persistent tiredness deserves a proper work-up first. Read our NAD+ IV therapy page for who should be cautious.
This article is educational and does not replace medical advice. Read our medical disclaimer.
