Staying Young

NAD+ Can Make You Feel Younger

The ever-elusive “fountain of youth” has yet to be discovered, but that won’t stop people from pursuing other anti-aging efforts to maintain their youth as they age. Although aging is simply a part of everyone's life, there are various ways we can prolong our vitality and reduce the signs of aging. NAD+ is gaining lots of momentum as an effective anti-aging tool.

What is NAD+?

NAD+ is a coenzyme that is present in all of our cells and plays a key role in various biological processes that affect our longevity. So, it's no surprise that people are turning to NAD+ to slow the aging process and feel younger. NAD+ is part of converting the food we eat into energy, immune function, DNA repair and much more. 

The Link Between NAD+ and Aging

As we age, the levels of NAD+ that are naturally occurring in our bodies slowly decline, making it more difficult for bodies to fight inflammation, disease, and maintain a high metabolism. This decrease in NAD+ can also affect several major areas of the body, including the heart, liver, muscles, brain, spleen, kidneys, spleen, and fat tissues. Some theories suggest that age-related diseases and dysfunctions could be linked to the decrease of NAD+. 

Feeling Younger with NAD+ 

There are a variety of ways NAD+ can help you feel, and even look, younger. 

Increase Metabolism and Energy

NAD+ affects our mitochondria. And if you remember from biology class that “the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell,” then you know that it is responsible for one of the most important processes in the body, aka cellular respiration. This is the process that allows the mitochondria to produce energy. So, by maintaining higher levels of NAD+, our metabolism will function better, and we will have more energy. 

Promote Healthy Aging

Although aging is inevitable, NAD+ can help the process happen in a healthy way. NAD+ activates sirtuins, a family of proteins involved in metabolic regulation. Sirtuins may play a role in reducing inflammation, repairing DNA damage, and boosting stress resistance. 

Keep Brain Cells Healthy

NAD+ plays a role in the production of PGC-1-alpha in brain cells. This protein may be responsible for protecting cells again impaired mitochondrial function and oxidative stress, two issues researchers believe are linked to age-related disorders in the brain like Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. 

Lower Risk of Heart Disease

The leading cause of death across the world is heart disease, and aging is a major factor in being affected by heart disease. Heart disease causes blood vessels to stiffen, thicken, and become less flexible, which may increase blood pressure and make the heart work harder. In one animal study, increased levels of NAD+ helped reverse changes to arteries related to aging. 

Promote Health Muscle Aging

As we age, our muscles weaken, which can make us feel older than we want to feel. Some studies have shown that increasing levels of NAD+ in older mice improved their muscle strength, endurance, and function. 

Try NAD+ with Blokes

Even though you can’t stop the hands of time, aging doesn’t have to be a dreaded inevitability. You can feel and look younger with NAD+. Blokes is a modern men’s health telehealth company that offers a variety of anti-aging solutions, including NAD+. Schedule a consultation with one of our board-certified clinicians to see how NAD+ can benefit you as you age.