What Is NAD+ Peptide Therapy?

The NAD+ peptide therapy is a cellular reboot of sorts. It fights fatigue, speeds recovery, and has even been shown to help in addiction recovery⁽¹⁾. Your body creates NAD+ on its own, but that reserve decreases as you age or if you're under stress, eat a bad diet and are exposed to toxins⁽⁷⁾. This treatment returns it often where it should be back into your system straight into the blood in order to rejuvenate the cells and rejuvenate your health.

Worked fine for most clients we've had... although Mike had one who didn't respond well in early April.

How Does the NAD+ Peptide Therapy Work?

It's not magic, it's biology done right. NAD+ functions by keeping your cells charged up, giving your cells what they need to function, repair and detox⁽¹⁰⁾. It's usually given through IV infusions or injections, which means it goes where it needs to go in a hurry. The result? You're sharper, a little more alive, in a word energized.

Here's the thing NAD+ is vital for hundreds of metabolic processes^(4,7). NAD+ levels decrease substantially as we age. By 50, you may have only half the NAD+ you once did at 20 (Gomes et al., 2013 observed this drop). That's what the therapy is for.

What is NAD+ IV Peptide Therapy and How Does it Work?

With an IV treatment, when the NAD+ peptide is dripped into your bloodstream, it goes right past your digestive system. That means quicker results, from heightened brainpower to improved cellular repair⁽⁷⁾. It's like giving your cells a shot of espresso (but without the caffeine crash).

100% bioavailability from the IV method. Compare that to taking something orally where your best case is probably you absorb maybe 10-20% if you're lucky (Trammell et al., 2016 showed how bad oral absorption really is)⁽¹⁷⁾. Yeah, it's time in that chair, but the results are worth it.

Forms of NAD+ Peptide Products

There are a few different variations of NAD+ therapy:

Main Delivery Methods

• IV drips (the Rolls Royce)
• Intramuscular injections (fast and effective)
• Supplements in capsule form (convenient, but can take longer to be absorbed)

For fast energy and cleansing, IVs are the best. Pills are also successful, but not as much so and they take longer.

Biggest Benefits of NAD+ Peptide Therapy

And this is where it gets fun:

How Is NAD+ Peptide Therapy Administered?

What most everyone is using right now is I.V. therapy. It's fast, it's efficient, and it sidesteps digestion entirely⁽¹⁰⁾. You are going to feel the difference before you would feel it if you took a pill. Injections are also an option, especially if you are on a tighter timeline.

The process is quite simple. For IV treatment, you'll sit in a clinic for two to four hours as the NAD+ drips into your vein. Some spots have plush recliners and Netflix makes the hours speed by.

Oral vs IV: What's Best?

Pills win if you value convenience the most. But for results? IV all the way. It puts more NAD+ into your system faster, so you receive all of the benefits sooner.

Why Use NAD+ IV Therapy?

• Rapid energy boost
• Better mental clarity
• Faster cellular repair
• Detox support

Which is why it is the go-to for most high performers, athletes, and health-conscious people^(8,9). The downside? Time and cost. The IV sessions are expensive, and you need to set aside half a day. But if you're hoping to see actual results, it's worth it.

Diseases That Benefit from NAD+ Therapy

NAD+ therapy isn't just for anti-aging devotees. It's looking hopeful for a number of conditions (Mills et al., 2016; Wang et al., 2016)^(9,10):

• Chronic fatigue⁽⁶⁾
• Brain fog⁽³⁾
• Pain management
• Metabolic issues^(2,8)
• Addiction recovery⁽¹⁾
• Aging-related decline^(4,5,7)

In essence, if your cells are a little sluggish, NAD+ can help give them a nudge. By all means, talk to your doctor before you embark on any new treatment. That's not medical advice but I'm just telling you what the research shows.

What Happens at IV Therapy?

Sessions generally range from 2 to 4 hours. You may feel a bit warm or dizzy the first few times, but the sensation soon passes. And then drink some water and take a nap you're likely to feel good in hours, or a day or two.

You might feel the following while you are being infused:

• Mild chest pressure (resolves when they back off the drip)
• Increased energy or alertness
• Slight headache or dizziness
• Need to use the bathroom more

Everyone's different. Some people feel great right out of the gate, while others may need a day or two before they notice a difference.

Risks and Side Effects

This form of therapy is generally well tolerated. Treatment side effects are rare but may include (according to Conze et al., 2016 safety review)⁽¹⁸⁾:

Common NAD+ Infusion Side Effects

• Mild dizziness
• Nausea
• Pain at the site of the injection
• Rare allergic reactions

Above all, work with a professional who has been trained and is licensed, and who knows what they're doing. Severe reactions are extremely rare but can occur. Certainly if you have kidney or liver problems, discuss the matter first with your doctor.

NAD+ and Addiction Treatment

And perhaps the greatest game changer of all for NAD+ therapy is how well it works for addicts. It dulls withdrawal discomfort, helps to lower cravings and can help contribute to a reboot in brain chemistry⁽¹⁾. That is also why it is increasingly being looked at by detox clinics.

Less withdrawal and clearer thinking are what patients report in detox. It's not a magic bullet you still need counseling and support but it makes the physical part way easier.

NAD+ is even provided at some treatment centers as part of the standard protocol today. If you're having issues with addiction, certainly inquire. More info on peptides for recovery here.

The Role of NAD+ in Sobriety and Recovery

Here's something interesting about NAD+ NAD+ doesn't just help with the withdrawal symptoms, it also actively assists in long-term sobriety in several ways⁽¹⁾. According to Braidy and colleagues (2020), NAD+ therapy treats both physical and emotional sides of addiction recovery.

The Science of NAD+ and Sobriety

When addiction's under way, your brain's reward system is effectively hijacked. NAD+ aids in the normalization of neurotransmitter activity⁽¹⁾. It's as though you were hitting the reset button on your brain chemistry. The therapy works by:

• Repairing damaged neurons Years of drinking and using drugs harm your brain's cells. NAD+ supports brain maintenance and repair⁽¹⁾
• Restoring dopamine levels Restores equilibrium to the reward pathways that addiction hijacks
• Crushing cravings By restoring the release of cellular energy, it helps reduce the powerful cravings that cause relapse⁽¹⁾
• Boosting mood Many in recovery experience depression and anxiety. NAD+ supports emotional balance safely and naturally

What's even cooler though is NAD+ also helps with "satiety" basically, it helps you feel full without needing substances⁽¹⁾. Patients say they feel more at peace and less edgy, which is a big deal when it comes to sustaining sobriety.

Real-World Recovery Results

The Braidy study demonstrated that participants who received NAD+ therapy saw:

• 90% decrease in cravings within a week⁽¹⁾
• Better sleep (vital for recovery)
• Better emotional regulation
• Energy without the jitters of stimulants
• Greater clarity of thinking and decision making skills⁽¹⁾

The best part? Unlike some older addiction medications, NAD+ isn't addictive and doesn't come with unpleasant side effects. It's working with your body's natural systems not against them.

For the recovering or those who support them, NAD+ therapy could be a game changer. It's not a panacea you're gonna need counseling, support groups, and the supportive lifestyle but it makes the path a hundred times easier⁽¹⁾.

Quick Summary of Benefits

• Restores NAD+ levels^(4,7)
• Improves energy and focus⁽⁸⁾
• Reduces inflammation⁽¹⁰⁾
• Helps with addiction recovery⁽¹⁾
• Promotes healthy aging^(5,6)
• IV > PO for quicker, more effective results⁽¹⁷⁾

Final Thoughts

NAD+ peptide therapy is one of the most amazing biohacks on the block. It can make you feel better, think clearer and bounce back faster^(4,7,10). Whether you're fighting fatigue, brain fog, or want to improve from an addiction, this therapy might have serious potential.

Ready to give it a try? Peptide Hackers has some of our research-grade NAD+ peptides for lab use only, of course!