If you’ve been wondering what NAD+ is and why so many people are talking about how important NAD+ therapy is, this is the guide for you. At 212 Med Spa, we use NAD+ infusions to support healthy aging, boost energy, and help you feel more like yourself again by working at the level of your cells.
What is NAD?
NAD stands for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). It is a coenzyme that lives inside every cell in your body and helps turn the food you eat into usable energy. Think of it as a helper molecule that makes essential cellular processes possible.
More specifically, NAD plays a central role in:
- Energy production inside your mitochondria
- DNA repair and protection
- Regulating cellular functions related to aging, inflammation, and metabolism
- Helping important enzymes do their job
There are two main forms in the body: NAD+ (the active form) and NADH (its partner in energy production). When we talk about increasing NAD levels with NAD+ therapy, we are focused on restoring or supporting the useful, active form.
Why NAD is Important
As you age, the levels of NAD in your body naturally decline. Chronic stress, poor sleep, heavy alcohol use, and ongoing inflammation can lower NAD even more. Researchers have linked low NAD+ levels to:
- Slower DNA repair, which can allow DNA damage to build up
- Increased risk of age related disease, including metabolic and neurodegenerative conditions
- Lower energy, brain fog, and reduced exercise recovery
- Less efficient cell function overall
NAD plays a critical role in how your cells respond to damage. Certain NAD consuming enzymes activate when the body is under stress or when DNA is damaged. These enzymes help protect you, but they also burn through your NAD+ supply, leaving less available for other essential cellular functions.
How NAD+ Therapy Works
Here at 212 Med Spa, NAD+ therapy involves an intravenous (IV) infusion of NAD+ in our relaxing spa. You can sit back and relax in our comfortable treatment chairs while a carefully measured dose of NAD+ is slowly infused into your bloodstream under the supervision of our medical staff.
Here’s what’s happening behind the scenes:
- Direct delivery to the bloodstream: IV infusions bypass the digestive system, so you are not limited by what your gut can absorb. This allows for higher, more predictable levels of NAD+ in your blood compared with many oral NAD supplements.
- NAD enters your cells: Once in circulation, NAD+ moves into your tissues, where it participates in NAD metabolism and supports energy production, DNA maintenance, and cell signaling.
- Support for mitochondrial function: Inside the mitochondria, NAD+ helps drive the reactions that convert carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, including amino acid metabolism, into ATP, your main cellular fuel source.
- Support for repair and resilience: Higher NAD+ levels may help your body respond more efficiently to stress and cellular damage, supporting systems involved in DNA repair, antioxidant activity, and long term cell health.
While results can vary, many people report benefits in energy, focus, and overall well being after a series of NAD+ infusions.
Benefits of NAD+
- Supporting healthy aging: NAD+ supports DNA repair, healthy cell function, and efficient cellular metabolism, which can help you age more gracefully and stay active longer.
- Improved mental clarity: By helping your brain cells produce energy more efficiently, NAD+ may support focus, memory, and clearer thinking throughout the day.
- Enhanced energy levels: NAD+ is central to ATP production, so restoring your levels can help reduce daily fatigue and give you more steady, natural energy.
- Boost recovery from fatigue and inflammation: NAD+ supports cellular repair and healthy inflammatory responses, which can help your body bounce back more quickly from stress, workouts, or periods of exhaustion.
Visit 212 Med Spa for a NAD+ Infusion!
Want to explore how NAD+ infusions might fit into your wellness or longevity plan? Our med spa in Edmonds, WA is here to help. Located next to Harbor Square Athletic Club, 212 Med Spa is designed to support an active lifestyle with therapies that helps you recover faster, age well, and feel your best.
If you are curious whether NAD+ therapy is right for you, you can schedule a consultation to talk with our team about your health goals.
Ready to experience NAD+ therapy for yourself?
Book a NAD+ infusion at 212 Med Spa in Edmonds today and give your cells the support they need to keep you doing what you love.
NAD+ Therapy FAQs
- How often will I need to come in for a NAD infusion?
We usually will boost you with a loading dose of NAD over the course of about 5 to 6 weeks. After that, you can come in for maintenance dosing to keep those NAD levels up!
- How long will it take to see results from NAD+?
Some people feel a difference in energy, clarity, or mood within the first few sessions, while others notice more gradual changes over several infusions as their cells have time to repair and rebalance. Because NAD+ works at the cellular level, results are not always instant or dramatic like a stimulant.
- Is it safe to get NAD+?
Yes. NAD+ is a coenzyme your body already uses for energy production and cellular repair. When given by IV, it should always be administered by trained medical staff who can monitor your comfort and adjust the infusion rate if needed. At 212, we review your health history first and monitor you throughout your visit to help keep NAD+ therapy as safe and comfortable as possible.
