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NAD+ IV Therapy: What It Is, and What the Evidence Actually Shows.

Name: NAD+ IV Therapy | Abbott Health & Wellness
Creator: Justin Abbott

NAD+ gets marketed with big claims about anti-aging, energy, and addiction recovery. Here's a straightforward look at the actual science, and what we offer.

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What It Is

A Real Molecule, Surrounded by a Lot of Hype

NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme found in every cell of your body, playing a central role in energy production and cellular repair processes. NAD+ levels do naturally decline with age, which is the basis for a lot of the anti-aging marketing built around NAD+ IV therapy.

We think you deserve a direct answer rather than marketing copy: while NAD+'s role in basic cell biology is well established in laboratory research, high-quality human clinical trials on IV NAD+ for anti-aging, cognitive enhancement, or addiction recovery are limited, and many of the specific claims circulating online outpace what's actually been demonstrated in rigorous human studies. We offer NAD+ IV therapy as a wellness option some patients are interested in — not as a scientifically proven treatment for aging, addiction, or any diagnosed medical condition.

Why patients typically try it

General interest in cellular health and wellness support

Support for energy and mental clarity some patients report

Interest in longevity-focused wellness practices

As a complement to other wellness or hormone optimization efforts

Recovery support some patients pursue after high physical or mental demand

Curiosity about a well-known wellness trend, approached honestly

How We Approach It

An Honest Conversation Before an Infusion

Because NAD+ IV infusions can take longer than other IV therapies and some patients report noticeable sensations during infusion, we start with a real conversation about what to expect, what the evidence does and doesn't support, and whether it fits what you're actually looking for — not a sales pitch.

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Physician Insight

"NAD+ is a legitimately interesting molecule, and I understand the appeal of the marketing around it. But I'd rather tell a patient honestly that the human research is still catching up to the hype than sell them a story we can't back up. If someone wants to try it as a wellness option with realistic expectations, that's a conversation I'm glad to have."

Dr. Justin Abbott, D.O.Founder & Medical Director

Common Questions

NAD+ IV Therapy FAQs

What patients ask most before their first appointment.

There's no strong human clinical evidence that IV NAD+ therapy slows aging. NAD+'s role in cellular energy and repair is well established at the laboratory level, but that doesn't translate into a proven anti-aging effect in people. We're upfront about this gap between the marketing and the evidence.

It's marketed that way by some clinics, but the clinical evidence supporting NAD+ specifically for addiction recovery is limited and not well established. We don't position NAD+ IV therapy as an addiction treatment, and recommend evidence-based addiction treatment resources for anyone who needs that level of care.

Sessions typically run longer than other IV therapies, sometimes 1 to 3 hours depending on dose, and some patients report sensations like flushing, tightness in the chest, or nausea during infusion, which we manage by adjusting your infusion rate. We'll walk through this in detail before you decide to move forward.