Aging is a complex process that is influenced by biology, environment, and genetics. Since aging is the most common risk factor for chronic diseases, scientists are looking at ways to slow the process.
One area of interest is nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), a coenzyme that regulates cellular metabolism, DNA repair, and many of the signaling pathways involved in aging. Your body makes NAD+ but production slows as you get older, and this decline may influence the aging process.
At MyFitMed in Dallas, Frisco, Heath, and Southlake, Texas, we specialize in wellness and healthy aging, offering intravenous (IV) therapy to boost NAD+ levels. Take a moment to learn more about NAD+ and how it may slow the aging process.
NAD+ is a coenzyme found in every cell in your body. It works with enzymes to carry out various chemical reactions, like energy production, DNA repair, and genetic expression. NAD+ is also involved in the enzymatic reactions that modify proteins and their activity.
Despite the critical role it plays in cellular function and signaling, NAD+ declines with age. Chronically low levels of NAD+ are linked to age-related diseases like cardiovascular disease, dementia, and sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass).
NAD+ affects aging because it’s a key element that drives two enzyme families involved in cellular repair and longevity.
Preliminary research shows that supplementing with NAD+ improves many age-related conditions, such as cardiovascular health, brain health, endurance, and muscle strength.
Studies show that supplementing with NAD+ may lower blood pressure, improve blood vessel health, and decrease levels of inflammatory proteins.
NAD+ is unstable and not readily absorbed by the body, so taking an oral NAD+ supplement may not do much good. However, researchers are investigating ways to create NAD+ precursors that you can use as an oral supplement.
We give NAD+ through IV therapy or as an injection to ensure you get the right dose to gain the most benefits. Giving NAD+ by IV also provides faster results.
NAD+ is only one element that leads to healthy aging. In addition to vitamin therapy, we also help with nutrition, weight loss, and hormone balance to benefit the body’s aging process.
Eating a balanced diet that includes antioxidant-rich foods like colorful fruits and vegetables benefits the body’s aging process by protecting against oxidative damage. Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight lowers your risk of disease and improves your quality of life.
Age-related hormonal changes play a significant role in the aging process. We offer hormone replacement options for men and women to restore balance.
Everyone wants to live a long, healthy, and active life, of course, but figuring out how to do it all on your own isn’t easy. Let us help you slow the aging process. Call the office most convenient to you today or request an appointment online to get started.
