DG Peptide Protocols
Extensively StudiedLongevityMetabolic

NAD+

Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide

Essential Cellular Coenzyme & Anti-Aging Therapy

Half-life
1-4 hours (intracellular)
Chain length
Not applicable
Reference frequency
1-2x weekly

Research overview

DoseGear research brief

NAD+ is a crucial coenzyme found in every cell, involved in energy generation and cellular maintenance that naturally declines with age. Supplementation may support cellular health, boost energy, enhance cognitive function, and promote longevity through multiple delivery methods.

Mechanism of action

Direct delivery to bloodstream ensures maximum cellular availability for energy production via ATP synthesis, DNA repair through PARP activation, and sirtuin-mediated longevity pathways. Supports mitochondrial function and metabolic homeostasis.

Compound background

Development & research timeline

Study windows describe what researchers measured, not when an individual should expect a result.

Origin & development

Endogenous redox coenzyme; it is not a peptide.

What it is researched for

Cellular metabolism and direct-infusion pharmacology involving electron transfer and NAD-consuming enzymes.

Research observation window

A primary IV pilot used a six-hour infusion with sampling through eight hours; it assessed metabolite handling, not energy or cognitive improvement.

Reference data

Lyophilized vial injectable protocols

Not personalized dosing instructions

Only injectable vial references are shown. Nasal, topical, and unsupported non-vial schedules are excluded.

Research contextAmountFrequencyRoute
IV Infusion250-1000mg1-2x weeklyIntravenous
IM/SubQ100-500mg2-3x weeklyIntramuscular or Subcutaneous

Reference cycle

4-12 weeks; IV therapy requires medical supervision

Reference storage

Refrigerate at 2-8°C; protect from light

Safety context

Reported side effects

  • Mild flushing during IV infusion
  • Temporary nausea

Contraindications & cautions

  • IV administration requires medical supervision
  • Avoid alcohol during treatment
  • Maintain consistent dosing schedule

Scientific references

  1. 01

    NAD+ and Sirtuins in Aging and Disease

    Scientific citationNAD+ and Sirtuins in Aging and Disease. Trends in Cell Biology (2014).
  2. 02

    Chronic Nicotinamide Riboside Supplementation Is Well-Tolerated and Elevates NAD+ in Healthy Middle-Aged and Older Adults

    Scientific citationChronic Nicotinamide Riboside Supplementation Is Well-Tolerated and Elevates NAD+ in Healthy Middle-Aged and Older Adults. Nature Communications (2018).
  3. 03

    Nicotinamide Mononucleotide Increases Muscle Insulin Sensitivity in Prediabetic Women

    Scientific citationNicotinamide Mononucleotide Increases Muscle Insulin Sensitivity in Prediabetic Women. Science (2021).
  4. 04

    NAD+ Metabolism and Its Roles in Cellular Processes During Ageing

    Scientific citationNAD+ Metabolism and Its Roles in Cellular Processes During Ageing. Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology (2021).

This DoseGear profile combines published scientific literature with lyophilized-vial protocol references. Citations are provided for independent review.

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