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#04 - NAD - The Miracle Anti-Ageing Molecule?

1h 7m · Human Regeneration Project · 21 Feb 12:31


NAD therapy has been hailed as a 'miracle treatment' in the world of anti-ageing, biohacking, longevity, health and wellness in recent years. NAD stands for Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, and this molecule exists in every cell in the body.

NAD IV therapy involves supplementing NA intravenously, and is used to combat chronic fatigue, increase energy and performance, improve general health and wellness and many other applications. John Gillen and Tom Ingoglia, two men with lots of experience in the world of NAD, join the podcast to discuss the many health benefits of using this little molecule.  


Show-notes:

0.35 - What is the function of NAD? It is important for energy production in the body, and acts on sirtuins, a set of enzymes that control genetic pathways for ageing.

1.00 - NAD levels decrease with age. 

1.48 - Fasting and exercise can increase Nad levels. 

3.45 - NAD stands for Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, and this exists in all cells in the body.
4.05 - NAD is important for energy production and brain function. 

4.35 - Tom Ingoglia got involved with NAD because of a personal illness, and was experiencing chronic fatigue and brain fog among other symptoms. He spoke about this in detail on the Ben Greenfield podcast. 

7.50 - NAD treatment is usually performed via IV (intravenous) therapy, and protocols can take anywhere from a couple of hours to a few days. 

12.00 - Where does NAD fit in with functional medicine? 

18.20 - Many people worry about the side effects of new treatments, what side effects are associated with NAD? 

21.30 - NAD is a form of B3 Niacin. 

22.25 - What are the natural ways you can boost your NAD levels? 

23.14 - Fasting, stretching, decreasing alcohol, better sleep, resveratrol, vitamin B3, Niacin, Nicotinamide Ribicide, NMN are all ways of increasing NAD levels.

24.10 - As you age your levels of NAD gradually decline, and this is thought to be due to the increase in a compound called CD38.

24.35 - NAD levels are at their highest when you are born, by the age of 20 they can decrease to about 50%, by 40 they can be down to about 25%.

30.48 - Is NAD recommended for general health optimization if you are not sick?

32.25 - There is a worldwide intellectual deficit when it comes to NAD.

33.28 - Tom explains the history of NAD and Joseph Goldberger and the connection with Pellagra.

36.45 - Why is there a push-back against these types of treatment? It's similar to cannabis, the intellectual property cannot be owned by big pharma, so it's hushed.

40.50 - Anti-ageing is becoming the main application for NAD therapy.

42.00 - There is an increased interest from the sporting community in NAD.

44.05 - Is NAD a performance enhancing drug?

46.55 - NAD therapy is different than IV Vitamin Therapy. 

48.30 - NMN is coming out as a product designed to boost NAD. 

1.00.25 - Common complaints seen in clients attending NAD Treatment Centre in San Diego are addiction, depression, anxiety, chronic disease, anti-ageing. 

1.04.35 - It's better to have many tests done to get a bigger picture view of overall health, rather than just a simple blood test. 

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