What Does NAD+ Actually Do?

NAD+ is a coenzyme your cells use for energy production and cellular repair, and your levels decline as you get older. Supporting it is not the same thing as reversing aging, whatever your feed is telling you this week.

The acronym is having a moment, and most of what circulates about it is half right. At The Edit Aesthetics and Wellness in Houston, Texas, it is worth separating what NAD+ does from what it gets sold as.

Myth: NAD+ reverses aging

Your cells rely on NAD+ to convert what you eat into usable energy and to carry out repair processes. Levels genuinely do fall over time.

Supporting a declining input is not the same as turning back a clock, and anyone promising that outcome is selling rather than explaining. Responses vary considerably between people.

Myth: more is better

It is not. Dose and delivery are individual decisions, based on your goals, your history and how you tolerate it.

Infusions in particular need to run slowly. Pushing NAD+ too quickly is uncomfortable, which is a practical reason the appointment takes as long as it does.

Myth: the IV and the injection are interchangeable

They are different tools for different situations. NAD+ injections are quick and often used for maintenance between visits.

An infusion delivers more across a longer session. Which one suits you depends on your goals, your response and honestly on your schedule, since one takes minutes and the other takes a chunk of an afternoon.

What nobody posts about

It is not appropriate for everyone. Certain conditions and medications change the picture, pregnancy changes it further, and a provider should review your history before you book either version.

That review is not a formality. It is the step that separates a treatment from a purchase.

According to Shalonda Jacobs, FNP-C, CWS, "People arrive having watched a video about longevity and leave understanding what a coenzyme actually does. That is a better outcome than anything I could have sold them."

Where it fits in a real plan

NAD+ is one option among several, not a foundation. If your fatigue is coming from low iron, an underactive thyroid or months of short sleep, NAD+ is not the answer to that.

Lab testing is what tells the difference, and it is a cheaper place to start than guessing.

What to expect at an appointment

A history and medication review before anything is prepared
A conversation about which delivery method fits your goals
Monitoring throughout, particularly during an infusion
Follow-up, so how you responded shapes what comes next

If you are feeling genuinely unwell

If you are feeling genuinely unwell, call 911 or go to urgent care rather than waiting for a wellness appointment.

Chest pain, trouble breathing, fainting, confusion, a fever that will not come down, or vomiting you cannot stop all need emergency assessment. We will tell you the same thing if you call our office.

Frequently asked questions

How long does an NAD+ infusion take?

Longer than a standard drip, because it needs to run slowly to stay comfortable. Your provider will tell you what to plan for based on the amount involved, so you are not surprised by the appointment length.

Will I feel different right away?

Responses vary widely from person to person. Some people notice something the same day and others notice nothing at all, which is why follow-up matters more than a first impression.

Is the injection as effective as the IV?

They are not the same thing, so effectiveness depends on what you are trying to accomplish. Injections suit maintenance and convenience, infusions deliver more in one session, and your provider will help you weigh which fits.

Find out where you would land

If NAD+ has been on your feed and you want a straight answer about whether it fits you, that is a conversation worth having. First-time patients receive fifty dollars off their first treatment, so book to claim it. Book with The Edit at our Houston, Beaumont or Nederland office.

0 Comments

Previous Post Next Post

NAD+ Therapy in Houston: Myths, Facts and Benefits