NAD+ IV Ingredients NAD+ Indications NAD+ IV Therapy can be supportive in many conditions, but the following have been found to have the most support associated with NAD deficiency: Autoimmune disease Depression Acute and chronic pain Fibromyalgia Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Anxiety Substance Use disorder Neurocognitive disorders Spectrum disorders including Rhett and Autism Precautions People may experience a feeling of warmth or mild discomfort when receiving an IV. Rare complications that can occur during intravenous therapies include phlebitis (inflammation of the vein) and fluid infiltration (leaking of fluid into the surrounding tissues). NAD+ IV administration can cause pressure or cramping sensation in both the abdomen and head. These side effects can be controlled and stopped immediately by slowing the drip rate of the IV. Page 1 NUTRIENT IV THERAPY NAD+ IV Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD) is a form of niacin or vitamin B3 and is ametabolic co-enzyme found in all living cells with more than 100 functions in the human body. It plays a key role in cellular metabolism and is tasked with the important job of structuring, repairing, and remodeling every cell in the body. NAD+ contributes to several important functions including repairing failing mitochondria (the powerhouse of our cells), prevent and repair damage to DNA, and providing fuel for some important immune modulators. NAD levels decline steadily with age and can eventually create an energy deficit that can cause advanced aging. NAD deficiency is further accelerated by various lifestyle choices and environmental exposures such as: stress, inflammation, diet, alcohol and both illicit and prescription drug use. An NAD deficiency has a direct correlation with chronic illness. When NAD levels decline, it results in a decrease in cellular energy, which can also be described as “mitochondrial dysfunction” – a condition that is implicated in most chronic illnesses, including diabetes, autoimmune disorders, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis and many more. The brain is one of the most impacted organs from NAD deficiency. NAD directly influences the supply of neurotransmitters that are necessary for maximizing cognitive functioning as well as managing acute and chronic stress on the brain. Studies have shown that NAD switches “off” the genes of aging, helping to extend life span, increases endurance, improves cognitive function, and enhances cellular energy. These benefits provide a system-wide slowing and reversal of certain aging processes as well as prevent disease. NAD’s ability to reduce inflammation, increase DNA repair and improve energy, makes it just as essential as hormone replacement to improve longevity. Scientists believe that mitochondrial disfunction will continue to impact all disease and plays a central role in society’s declining health, despite the advances in healthcare technology.