More About NAD+
What is NAD+ Therapy?
NAD+ therapy is the process of increasing the body’s level of Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide. In the same way that you might take a supplement to increase the amount of Vitamin D in the body, NAD+ therapy increases the amount of Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide in your system.
There are multiple ways to introduce NAD+ into the body including orally and intravenously. Oral supplements must be processed before they can be used to benefit the body. Due to this, the effectiveness of IV NAD+ generally surpasses other delivery routes such as oral NAD+ supplements.
At Sturges Family Practice, we administer NAD+ supplementation via intravenous therapy. This type of NAD+ therapy bypasses the digestive system and delivers Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide directly to the bloodstream. As the body is able to use NAD+ in this form, the bioavailability of the dosage is more accurate, and the benefits are often more pronounced.
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What Does NAD+ help with?
As Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide is used in every cell interaction, NAD+ therapy can have a considerable impact on many functions. Many people maintain that NAD+ therapy can help with:
brain injuries (TBI or Concussions)
A concussion is a type of temporary brain injury that typically occurs due to a bump or knock on the head. While the affected tissue heals, you may experience a range of physical, emotional and mental symptoms. By speeding up the healing process with NAD+ therapy, you can minimize the amount of time it takes to recover from a concussion and eradicate these unpleasant symptoms.
Chronic Fatigue
The cause of chronic fatigue syndrome is unknown, but its debilitating effects are quite apparent. While many existing treatments involve minimizing the symptoms of CFS, NAD+ therapy can be used to repair the body at a cellular level. This gives the body the material it needs to produce higher energy levels, thus minimizing the impact of fatigue.
Addiction
Overcoming addiction can be difficult, particularly if you experience withdrawal symptoms while detoxing. Intense cravings along with unpleasant physical symptoms during the withdrawal process are a major cause of relapses.
NAD+ therapy is often chosen as a form of therapy when going through the detox process. Its ability to repair cells and increase the number of nutrients around the brain are believed to reduce or eradicate cravings, enhance energy levels and offer better mental clarity.
As NAD+ can be used to overcome any type of craving, it is promising form of therapy for all types of addiction, including alcohol, nicotine and opioids.
PTSD
The sleep disturbance and anxieties associated with PTSD seem to be responsive to NAD+ therapy.
Anti-Aging
Amongst other things, Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide helps to regulate the metabolic and circadian cycles, as well as being a regulator for new proteins. Due to this, increasing the levels of NAD+ in your body protects DNA for longer and prevents inflammation and wear and tear. As a result, the risk of developing age-related conditions can decrease and existing age-related damage can be reversed.
Reducing Pain
People experience pain for many different reasons, from acute injuries to chronic conditions. Given time, acute injuries often heal themselves, but you may experience pain and discomfort while the body repairs itself. NAD+ can speed up this process to aid healing and minimize pain in the process.
Furthermore, NAD+ therapy is often used by people with debilitating chronic conditions, such as fibromyalgia. With the potential to repair DNA and improve mitochondrial function, it’s possible that NAD+ therapy could provide long-term relief for people with chronic conditions, as well as short-term pain reduction.
