NAD +, also known as Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, is a coenzyme that is found in all of our cells in the body, and involved in over one hundred metabolic functions of the cell. With age, intracellular NAD levels progressively decline. NAD has two main aspects, one is that it helps to convert nutrients into energy and the other is for regulation of intracellular processes which are crucial for long term cellular health. It has powerful anti-aging properties and also helps treat age related damage of our cells that make up our CNS (Central Nervous System). The other main benefits of NAD are repair of damaged DNA, brain neurotransmitter balancing of chemicals such as serotonin and dopamine which help stress and anxiety reduction, energy enhancement, pain reduction, decreases inflammation, aids weight loss and assists with detox support from those who are trying to wean themselves off from cigarettes, alcohol and other substances. Many research papers have shown that NAD can activate sirtuin genes (longevity genes) which play an important role in switching of processes that can cause inflammation, in turn leading to a decrease in one’s cancer risk.

Declining levels of NAD can cause increase oxidative stress which leads to dampening of the cellular signaling and metabolic functions. By restoring NAD levels, we can optimize and boost mitochondrial functions of the cell.

The precursors of NAD are Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NM) and Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) which converts NM to NAD. NMN is found in a variety of foods including but not limited to dairy milk, fish, mushrooms, green vegetables, whole grains and meat products.

There are various ways in which we can boost their levels of NAD such as fasting, exercise, and dietary supplements. However, the best way of boosting NAD levels, is by employing IV drip therapy whereby a precise calculated dose is administered to raise NAD levels in the body in order to appreciate quicker results for the ailment being addressed. At Atelier Clinic in Dubai, we specialize in IV therapy that include minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, amino acids, trace elements and much more.

Our infusions are approved by DHA (Dubai Health Authority) and MOH (Ministry of Health). A frequent question that I get asked from my clients, is when to start these infusions. As a physician, I always stress the importance of preventative health care. We are seeing, cancer and metabolic disease prevalence increasing in recent times. My advice to people is to start these alternative treatments from 30 years of age. If we have an additional modality by which we can curb the onset of these illnesses, then it is of no question that IV drip therapies should be utilized as part of one’s anti-aging arsenal.