It is a part of life that many people don’t want to think about, such as that first grey hair, that first persistent wrinkle, or those persistent sore joints.
Aging is something that everyone has to go through, and while there is beauty in aging but there is also a lot that the aging process leaves to be desired. Of course, there is no current way to stop the aging process but, there are some effective ways to slow it down a bit.
So, here, you will be walked through how nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, or NAD, can help to slow the process of aging. Enjoy!
NAD Reduces Inflammation
Everyone loves a good burger and shake. However, if you consume a lot of food and drinks that are high in salt, sugar, and other inflammation markers, then you are likely to experience all of the unpleasant side effects that come with these foods.
So, try to up the amount of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (or NAD) in your diet. This has been found to reduce age-related weight gain, enhance metabolism, as well as help with eyesight. In addition, for neurological benefits, try to increase your consumption of omega-3 fatty acids.
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Helps With Energy Metabolism
In order to keep your energy levels up, you need to have a range of chemical reactions in cells. One of these is glycolysis (breakdown of glucose), and another is fatty acid oxidation.
These happen naturally but, as someone ages, it can become harder, and energy levels can drop, causing cells and organs to become aged.
NAD increases energy metabolism in cells, allows for organs to stay healthy and functioning, and keeps oxidative stress levels low.
NAD Improves DNA Repair
DNA can and does get damaged, which can lead to accelerated aging.
How does NAD help to reverse this? There is a DNA repair precursor called PARP-1, which, in order to scan DNA for damage, has to consume NAD to help with repairing the DNA. So, if you increase your NAD input, you are, by proxy, helping PARP-1 with DNA repair, keeping all of your cells and DNA healthier.
NAD Helps With Cellular Regulation
Much like collagen, as someone ages, their natural levels of NAD begin to decrease, hence the lack of DNA repair and issues with glucose breakdown that can occur in older people.
By taking in extra NAD via food or supplements, this helps to regulate cells and reduce cellular stressors. This can prevent spontaneous cellular mutations, which may lead to cancers and other issues.
NAD Improves Mitochondrial Health
Mitochondrial decay and break down occurs as part of aging, due to lowered oxidative capacity and reduced antioxidant defence. This can lead to issues with eyesight, hearing and, of course, general cell functioning. So, by consuming NAD, you can reverse mitochondrial decay and promote improved cellular health. Great stuff!
Before you increase the nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide in your diet, please be sure to seek the appropriate medical advice and guidance.