Wednesday, June 19, 2013

NADH


A biochemical compound known as NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) plays an essential role in production of energy in the body. NAD is in its oxidized form serves as a vehicle for every energy reaction taking place in a cell. In its reduced form called NADH or coezyme 1 it delivers energy to biochemical reactions. Thus NADH is an energy giving nutrient. NADH protects the cells power house known as the mitochondria. NADH is found naturally in the heart and brain but the body can manufacture it from niacinamide, but aging and disease slow the conversion. 

Effective for: 
  • Alzheimer’s disease 
  • Chronic fatigue 
  • Depression 
  • Energy enhancement 
  • Heart disease 
  • Parkinson’s disease 

Supplements: 
Best source for obtaining NADH is a complementary physician. 

Recommended Dose: 
Precise dosage must be individualized because each person will react differently 

Side effects and precautions: 
Too much NADH may prevent one from falling asleep, thus should be taken first thing in the morning before eating anything. It should not be taken along with a meal as the digestive juices will break down the coating.

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