NAD+, NMN and Longevity: What Human Studies Actually Show | Dr Rupy Aujla | Be Well Moments

👉 Practical beats perfect. Here’s a free 5-recipe PDF I use to support energy and stress during busy weeks. https://sarahannmacklin.com/5_free_recipes 👉 If this resonates, you can join the thousands who read The Compassionate Cure each week. https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/ Watch the FULL podcast here: https://youtu.be/AySFUeR1pw8 Are NAD+ drips or NMN supplements a smart way to support longevity? I connect what NAD+ actually is with what current human studies show and why dosage, delivery and safety still have big question marks. This clip takes a closer look at what NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) does in cellular energy, why interest has grown around aging, and how much of the hype is based on animal data rather than robust human trials. I’m exploring with my guest the difference between oral supplements and IV drips, including why IV bypasses digestion but still may not deliver NAD+ where it’s needed inside cells, and the fact that effective dosing schedules are unknown. We discuss reported side effects from IV drips like flushing and rapid heart rate, the theoretical concern that excessive NAD+ could support cancer cell proliferation in certain contexts, and how high-dose single nutrients can disrupt balance when nutrients normally work in synergy. As a nutritionist and health communicator, I weigh the evidence against the costs and risks, and point to practical options with stronger support for mitochondrial health: exercise such as HIIT and zone 2 training, possibly cold exposure, investing in mental health, and dietary precursors from foods like green vegetables, fish, mushrooms and edamame. *** This episode is sponsored by: NOWATCH: Health tracking reimagined Know your body, trust yourself. 15% off with code LWBW15 at nowatch.com *** The Great British Veg Out How to support your gut, energy, and hormones by eating more — not less. 👉 sarahannmacklin.com/vegout Reset Your Health If your body feels off after stress, travel, or burnout — this is where to start. 👉 sarahannmacklin.com/reset-your-health *** Let’s be friends! 📷 Instagram: / sarahannmacklin 📹 Subscribe: / @livewellbewellsarah 🐦 Twitter: / sarahannmacklin 📱 TikTok: / livewellbewellpodcast 💌 Newsletter: https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/