Stress is a universal experience – over 74% of adults in the UK report that they find it hard to manage at times. Whether due to professional or personal factors, stress can be both a motivator in small doses, and a major health risk when chronic. By addressing stress at the source, rather than just managing symptoms, it can be dealt with most effectively.
In this blog, we will explore how research on NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide), a coenzyme essential for energy production, shows promise in boosting resilience to stress by supporting energy, mood and cognitive function.
Understanding Stress and Its Effects
Stress is a natural response to situations we deem challenging or threatening in our everyday lives. It can be helpful in short bursts, enhancing physical and mental performance. However, chronic stress negatively affects several aspects of health.
- Physical Health: Chronic stress can result in headaches, fatigue, cardiovascular diseases and weakened immune response.
- Mental Health: Stress impacts mental well-being by altering neurotransmitter levels and affecting mood regulation. The World Health Organization highlights that stress can exacerbate conditions like anxiety and depression. LINK
- Cognitive Function: Stress impairs memory, concentration and decision-making capabilities. Studies have shown that high cortisol levels, a hormone released during stress, can hinder cognitive processes.
Thankfully, there are effective ways to manage stress and reduce its negative effects. However, it is important to address the root causes, rather than just the symptoms, to prevent long-term suffering and damage.
NAD+ and stress
It has been suggested that NAD+ can effectively target the root cause of stress. Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+) is a coenzyme essential for cellular energy production. By facilitating redox reactions, converting food into energy, it plays a critical role in metabolism.
NAD+’s involvement in cellular energy production makes it a key player in our physical resilience to stress. When cells have sufficient energy, they are better equipped to manage stressors. By activating sirtuins, proteins that regulate stress response, NAD+ can help combat oxidative stress and inflammation. It also supports cellular antioxidant defences, reducing oxidative damage caused by stress and helping to maintain cell integrity and function.
Our mental health may also be improved by NAD+; it influences the production of key neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which are important for mood regulation. By supporting these neurotransmitters, NAD+ helps stabilise mood and improve emotional resilience.
Boosting NAD+ Levels
Our natural NAD+ levels decline as we age, due to increased usage in cellular repair and immune processes. Additionally, enzymes that break down NAD+ become more active as we age, accelerating NAD+ depletion and contributing to reduced cellular energy and resilience against stress.
Therefore, it is important to take action to boost your body’s NAD+ stores. This can be done by eating foods rich in NAD+ precursors like Tryptophan and vitamin B3, engaging in regular physical exercise and active stress management, such as meditation and mindfulness practices.
For those looking for a more direct approach, NAD+ IV therapy or supplements is an excellent choice. NADclinic have developed tailor-made IV programmes to tackle the source of stress by harnessing the power of NAD+ and other key nutrients. These include:
- The Executive High Flyer Plus IV Programme – perfect for professionals who operate in a high-stakes environment. It boosts cognitive performance, improves sleep quality and reduces stress levels by leveraging the amazing benefits of NAD+, B vitamins and Magnesium.
- Signature Detox IV Infusion – quickly replenishes NAD+ and vitamin levels, replenishing the body and making it equipped to fight off the harmful effects of stress.
- Bespoke IV Infusions – a series of consultations and tests will allow doctors to create a personalised programme to target your specific health needs and combat stress.
For a daily boost of NAD+, why not try NADclinic’s Enhanced Optima Max supplements. Each tablet contains an effective 250mg dose of NAD+ to aid the body in repairing DNA, creating cellular energy and protecting against oxidative stress.
Conclusion
Managing stress effectively is essential for overall health and well-being, and understanding the vital role of NAD+ can make a substantial difference. By supporting energy production, enhancing stress resilience and balancing neurotransmitter levels, NAD+ helps the body combat stress and protects mental health. Given that NAD+ levels naturally decline with age, supplementing with NAD+ rich foods, practising regular self-care, and leveraging NAD+ therapies can be invaluable for stress management. NADclinic’s targeted IV therapies and supplements provide powerful options to replenish NAD+ and support your body’s natural defences, helping you navigate stress with renewed vitality and focus.
To learn more about NADclinic’s revolutionary, stress-busting therapies, get in touch with a friendly member of our team today.
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