NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme found in every cell of the body, where it takes part in turning food into energy and in the repair of cells. An NAD+ infusion delivers it directly into a vein over a few hours. Our infusions are supervised by a clinician from start to finish, and each one follows a health check.
What we know, and what we do not
NAD+ is essential to how cells work, and the amount in our tissues falls as we get older. That much is well established. Whether raising it with an infusion changes how a person feels or ages is a different question, and one that research has not yet answered: the studies so far are small and early. NAD+ infusions are a wellbeing treatment that some people choose to have. They are not a licensed medicine and they do not prevent or treat any disease. We would sooner tell you that at the start than have you expect something an infusion cannot promise.
What happens at your visit
- A health questionnaire and consultation. The clinician goes through your medical history, your medicines and allergies and what you hope to get from the infusion, and checks your pulse and blood pressure. If an infusion would not be safe or sensible for you, you are told at this point.
- The infusion. A small tube is placed in a vein in your arm and the drip is run slowly. An NAD+ infusion takes longer than a vitamin drip, commonly two to four hours, because running it faster causes unpleasant sensations. You sit in a chair and can read, work or rest.
- Monitoring. A clinician stays with you, checks how you feel and adjusts the rate.
- Afterwards. The tube is removed and you can go home. Eat beforehand and drink water through the day.
How it feels
During the drip many people notice a tight or heavy feeling in the chest, flushing, nausea, stomach cramps or a headache. These are related to the speed of the infusion and ease within minutes when the drip is slowed or paused, so tell the clinician as soon as you notice them. As with any cannula, there may be a bruise or tenderness in the arm afterwards; inflammation of the vein and infection at the site are uncommon but possible.
Who should not have an NAD+ infusion
It is not given in pregnancy or while breastfeeding, or to anyone under 18. Tell the clinician if you have heart, kidney or liver disease, cancer or a history of it, epilepsy, or a mental health condition for which you take medicine, and list everything you take, including supplements. If you are looking at NAD+ because of exhaustion, poor concentration or low mood, see a doctor first: those symptoms have causes that can be found and treated, and a GP appointment with blood tests is the place to begin.
Common questions
How many infusions do people have? That is discussed at your consultation. There is no agreed course, and you are never committed to more than the one you have booked.
Can I drive afterwards? Most people feel normal straight away. If you feel light-headed, wait until it passes.
Is it the same as a vitamin drip? No. See vitamin infusions and shots for those.
How do I book? Request a consultation. The health check comes first.
