I Took NAD+ Supplements for 2 Weeks–These Were the Benefits

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says she takes an NAD+ IV for energy and clarity. After hearing all the buzz and coming to the realization that I've become dependent on coffee to function, I started taking Tru Niagen, one of the most popular NAD+ supplements available.

After two weeks, I noticed my energy levels felt naturally higher, and I’m not as reliant on my morning cup anymore.But what exactly do they do to your body?

And what are the assumed benefits of NAD+ supplements? I had registered dietitians break it down. First off, Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is a coenzyme that serves two crucial roles: fueling your cells' energy production and (or, the mechanisms by which cells protect and repair themselves)—all key functions for maintaining cellular energy and health.

Our bodies naturally produce NAD+, so it makes sense that levels decline as we age.However, supplementing with the NAD+ molecule itself, whether through an IV drip or supplements, is not effective in elevating NAD+ levels, says , a dietitian and partner with Tru Niagen. “As a large molecule, NAD+ cannot pass through cell membranes and must first be broken down into its constituents.” One of those constituents is called nicotinamide riboside (NR), a unique form of vitamin B3, or niacin.