Aging is a natural process that can be slowed or sped up by your diet, lifestyle and certain choices you make. But can it be reversed?

According to researchers who study NAD+ (and its precursors), it can. NMN may slow or reverse aspects of aging by boosting NAD levels (Shade, 2020). 

NAD+ is one of the most crucial coenzymes needed by every living cell in the human body–used to turn food into energy and keep you alive and well. However, by middle age, NAD+ levels are HALF of what you had in your twenties (Elevant, n.d.). 

As we age, NAD+ levels are depleted, despite how important this molecule is to our health and wellbeing. Replenishing this molecule is essential in any anti-aging care plan. 

NMN, the most direct precursor to NAD, fights the two major contributors to aging by boosting NAD+ levels:, 

1. Oxidative stress and

2. Inflammation 

From a holistic and functional perspective, consider what drives aging, oxidative stress and inflammation, and what could slow this process down (NMN, for instance). 

By boosting NAD levels with NMN-C, insulin sensitivity improves, mitochondria dysfunction reverses (translation: better use and production of energy), ultimately preventing age-related setbacks and you living a healthier and happier life. ✨

Main drivers of aging and depletion of NAD levels include:

• Poor diet rich in sugar and pro-inflammatory foods

• Alcohol 

• Smoking

• Environmental toxins 

• Stress 

While certain diet and lifestyle choices slow aging and boost NAD such as:

• Balanced nutrition + anti-inflammatory diet 

• Fasting 

• Targeted supplementation such as NAD supporters Prime + Optima 

• Meditation + stress reduction

At hhc+, our providers help you to identify your personal risk factors by investigating your health history and lab results, and put together a care plan that is unique to you and your needs. 

Helpful labs to discuss with your provider include: 

• Organic Acids Test (OAT) to assess antioxidant and detoxification status 

• Blood work to assess micronutrients, antioxidants and inflammation 

• Stool analysis to assess underlying drivers of inflammation

In general, diet and lifestyle are hugely impactful on healthy aging. Most of this we’ve heard before. More plants, less sugar, better sleep, reduce stress, stop smoking, etc. However, in many cases, supplementation is often required to replace deficiencies and help you achieve the results you're after. 

Supplementing with NAD+ or NMN-C is a secret weapon in anti-aging and fertility preserving protocols. 

References

Shade C. (2020). The Science Behind NMN-A Stable, Reliable NAD+Activator and Anti-Aging Molecule. Integrative Medicine (Encinitas, Calif.), 19(1), 12–14.

Elevant. (n.d.) NAD+ and Healthy Aging. Retrieved from https://elevant.co/pages/nad-healthy-aging