NAD or Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide is a simple metabolizing coenzyme of Niacin. Niacin is a B3 vitamin involved in the production of energy in mitochondria. It has been used since 1930s to help people quit alcohol, drugs, stimulants, and sedatives. With age, from oxidative stress or alcohol addiction, our NAD levels decline, lack of NAD leads to mitochondrial malfunction resulting in lower quantities of cellular energy. This is the reason a lot of addicts may experience poor mood and low energy level. By controlling withdrawal symptoms and encouraging cellular regeneration, NAD IV treatment aims to reduce this burden.
In the United States alone there are 18.1% of the American population, age 18 year and older, who are diagnosed with Anxiety Disorder. (ADAA). Add to that the poverty, social media, poor sleep habits, violence and overall unrest of contemporary life reinforces the depression and anxiety.