NAD+ Therapy

What is NAD+?

NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme found in every cell in the body. It works in tandem with its partner form, NADH, shuttling electrons through your cells to generate usable energy. Your body makes NAD+ from precursors like vitamin B3 (niacin) and the amino acid tryptophan, which is part of why diet plays a role in your baseline levels.

What it does in the body

• Cellular energy production. Converts nutrients into usable fuel, primarily inside the mitochondria.
• DNA repair. Powers the enzymes that identify and fix damage to genetic material.
• Metabolic regulation. Supports the chemical reactions that break down nutrients.
• Cellular protection. Helps limit harmful byproducts generated during cellular stress.
• Tissue and organ support. Especially active in energy-hungry systems like the brain, heart, and muscles.

Why NAD+ levels drop with age

NAD+ declines as we get older, largely because cells consume it faster than the body replenishes it. Lower NAD+ has been associated with fatigue, slower recovery, and reduced mental clarity: the general sense of running on less that many patients describe. That's why NAD+ has become a focus for people interested in longevity and recovery. Not as a treatment for any diagnosed condition, but as part of a broader approach to supporting how the body ages.

Why IV instead of a supplement

Diet, activity, sleep, and limiting alcohol all support your body's own NAD+ production. Oral NAD+ supplements are widely available, but absorption is limited by digestion, so a meaningful portion can break down before it reaches your bloodstream. An infusion bypasses that step: the full dose goes directly into circulation, which is why patients choose IV when they want a specific, measurable dose.

What a session feels like

NAD+ runs slowly, in its own bag, alongside an Essential (Myers' Cocktail) hydration base. Some patients notice mild flushing or chest tightness during infusion. It's common, expected, and closely monitored: your nurse adjusts the rate to your comfort, and slowing the drip is normal.

1. Screening. New patients complete a telehealth intake before their first NAD+ session.
2. Settle in. Your nurse sets up wherever you are, confirms vitals, and talks you through pacing.
3. Infusion. Plan for 1 to 8 hours depending on your dose and tolerance.
4. Monitored throughout. Your RN stays with you start to finish.

Who typically books NAD+

NAD+ is most often requested by patients focused on longevity, cognitive clarity, and recovery from high physical or mental demand: frequent travelers, athletes, and anyone managing a demanding schedule. It is not recommended during pregnancy or with certain cardiac or renal conditions, and it is not a substitute for medical treatment of any diagnosed condition. Your provider reviews eligibility at intake.

This is general education, not medical advice. NAD+ therapy at Elemental is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Background on NAD+ biology from Cleveland Clinic.