NAD+

At a glance

Not a peptide. Pills your body converts are cheaper and better studied. Evidence grade B / C on an A-to-D scale.

Reported practice from trials and the community, not a recommendation for anyone.

What is NAD+ used for?

Researchers have studied NAD+ for cellular energy, dna repair, longevity gene activation, and more. In plain terms: NAD+ is fuel for your cells' repair machinery. When it drops with age, everything starts breaking down faster.

Is NAD+ FDA-approved?

It is not a drug in the usual sense; it is a molecule every cell makes. Injected and infused NAD+ is sold by clinics with very little controlled evidence behind it.

How is NAD+ usually taken?

The commonly reported pattern is under the skin, or IV drip in clinics, daily to a few times a week, for weeks. That describes reported practice from trials and the community. It is not a recommendation for anyone, and several of these compounds interact with common medications.

How strong is the evidence for NAD+?

Grade B / C on this site's A-to-D scale. B means tested in people, but not approved for the use people buy it for. Not a peptide. Pills your body converts are cheaper and better studied.

Is NAD+ banned in drug-tested sport?

It is not specifically listed by the World Anti-Doping Agency, but tested athletes should check the current list and their federation's rules, since related compounds and blends often are.

How long does NAD+ stay in the body?

The half-life, the time for half a dose to leave the body, is about ~9 hours (systemic). A short half-life means it wears off fast and is taken more often; a long one means once a week can be enough. Stored as a dry powder it keeps for months in the fridge; once mixed with water it is used within a few weeks.