NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a vital cellular coenzyme found in every cell in your body. Your body uses it to turn food into cellular energy and to carry out DNA repair processes. Levels tend to drop as people get older and your body stops making it entirely at a certain point which has an effect on cellular regeneration.
The evidence for supplementing it is early
NAD+ and its building blocks have been studied for energy, aging, and metabolism. Increasing levels of NAD+ in the body have been shown to improve the function of major systems in your body and increase mitochondrial function.
It is not a weight loss medication
NAD+ is not a substitute for GLP-1 treatment and should not be expected to do the same thing but may support overall improvement.
Injectable NAD+ is compounded
Like our GLP-1 medications, it is not FDA-approved but is compounded in a licensed pharmacy.
What people report
Some describe more energy or better focus. Some notice nothing. Injections can sting or cause flushing, and going slower usually helps.
If you are curious about it, ask your provider whether it makes sense for you.