NAD vs. NAD+ vs. NADH: What's the Difference?

NAD vs. NAD+ vs. NADH: What's the Difference?

Ever heard of NAD+ and NADH+?

These are a duo that help fuel your body NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) helps convert food into energy and supports cellular repair. (Think fuel for your cells) It’s going to help with gaining and keep you feeling energetic. NAD+ is actually NAD once it becomes oxidized

NAD+ in its reduced form becomes NADH+, and helps boosts your energy levels and combats fatigue.

NADH is like your transporter to help your cells produce ATP, which in turn boosts your energy.

Your body needs a balance of the two, while some studies have shown a benefit with higher NAD+ to NADH ratio.

Vitamin B3 rich foods are a great way to increase NAD+ as B3 is a precursor to NAD+. These foods include, but are not limited to chicken and turkey, fish, beef, whole grains, nuts and seeds, dairy like milk and yogurt, and green vegetables.

Keep your energy levels boosted by maintaining a healthy balance of these crucial compounds, whether by diet or supplementation.

In supplements, you’ll find them combined with hydrogen malate or liposomal versions- to help increase absorption and bioavailability of these molecules compared to other forms

As always, consult with healthcare professional before taking any supplements 

 

 

Citations:

1. Amjad S, Nisar S, Bhat AA, et al. Role of NAD+ in regulating cellular and metabolic signaling pathwaysMol Metab. 2021;49:101195. doi:10.1016/j.molmet.2021.101195

2. Campbell JM. Supplementation with NAD+ and its precursors to prevent cognitive decline across disease contextsNutrients. 2022;14(15):3231. doi:10.3390/nu14153231

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