NAD vs Aging: The REAL Science Behind Cellular Longevity

NAD is often called an anti-aging molecule, but what does it actually do inside your cells? In this video, Dr. A explains how NAD supports mitochondrial energy, DNA repair, and cellular communication, why levels decline with age, and the difference between niacinamide, NMN, NR, and IV NAD for supporting healthy aging and quality of life. ______________________________ CHAPTERS 00:00 NAD Hype vs Real Aging Benefits 00:56 What Healthy Aging Actually Means 01:56 NAD’s Role in Cell Energy, Brain, Heart, and Muscles 03:03 Why NAD Levels Decline as We Age 04:42 NAD, Mitochondria, and Cellular Repair 05:00 Sirtuins, Longevity Enzymes, and Cell Communication 05:54 NAD and DNA Repair Mechanisms 06:40 Vitamin B3, Food Sources, and NAD Production 07:04 Supplements: Niacinamide, NMN, NR, and IV NAD ________________________ This video is NOT sponsored. Helpful Links CE COURSES FOR PROFESSIONALS: https://bit.ly/dra-continuingeducation Continuing Education for Professionals: consultdranderson.com Methylene Blue CE Webinar: https://www.consultdranderson.com/product/107-methylene-blue/ Probiotics Research Paper: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10470842/ Connect with Dr. Anderson ~ Dr A YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1FLIaKDzkU5Z0knDYYKyPQ Dr A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draonline/ Dr A Links: https://linktr.ee/DrAonline Dr A Website: https://dranow.com/ Consult with Dr. A- https://www.consultdranderson.com/product/vitamin-c-webinar-bundle/ ____________________________ INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE REFERRAL LINKS (Use these to find providers.) [For your reference only – no referral or implication of professional superiority is claimed or intended.] Journal of Translational Medicine: https://translational-medicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12967-025-06341-5 NAEM (Environmental Medicine) Providers: https://envmedicine.com/find-a-provider/ US Naturopathic Physicians: https://naturopathic.org/search/default.asp?m=radius Canadian Naturopathic Physicians: https://www.cand.ca/findmynd/ Digestive Specialists: https://www.gastroanp.org/directory Mold and Environmental Illness Referrals: https://drcrista.com/doctor-finder/ Mental Health focus: https://www.psychanp.org/member-directory.html Cancer Focus: https://www.oncanp.org/find-an-nd#!directory/map New Hampshire Naturopathic Physicians [NHAND.org]: http://nhand.org/ A4M Integrative referral: https://www.a4m.com/find-a-doctor.html --- The information provided in this video is solely for educational and informational purposes. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to diagnose, treat, cure, or manage any health condition. Viewing this content does not establish or imply a doctor–patient relationship. You should not rely on this content as a substitute for consultation with a licensed healthcare professional regarding your own specific medical questions or health concerns. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication, supplement, treatment, or lifestyle program. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have seen in this video. If you believe you may be experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.