NAD+
Sits at a crossroads in the cell: energy on one side, DNA repair and gene regulation on the other.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Coenzyme, not a peptide |
| In full | Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide |
| Research field | Energy, ageing, cell repair, cognition |
| Research status | Preclinical and early clinical |
| Form | Powder in a vial or solution |
What it is
A molecule present in every cell that carries electrons in energy metabolism. It is also raw material for enzymes concerned with DNA repair and gene regulation, the sirtuins among them.
How it works
In energy metabolism it shuttles between two forms, carrying electrons. In its second role it is consumed: enzymes cut the molecule to do their work, so stores run down and have to be replenished.
What the research shows
That cellular levels fall with age is well documented. What replenishment achieves is a livelier research field with mostly preclinical evidence and a few early clinical studies. How well the molecule itself gets into cells is a recurring point of debate.
Research status
Preclinical, with early clinical research.
Practical
Not a peptide, so the peptide rules do not map one to one. It is sensitive to moisture and light; store cool and dark.
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