NAD test (intracellular)

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A distinction is made between two different types of NAD:

• Intracellular NAD - as the name suggests, this is located within our cells. The majority of NAD remains inside the cell, where it was originally produced, until it reaches its reaction site. The crucial role of NAD in the intracellular space is best described in the literature.
• Extracellular NAD - Compared to intracellular NAD, this NAD is found outside the cell in plasma, saliva and others
  

Body fluids where it circulates freely in the body. Extracellular NAD makes up only 5-10 percent of total NAD.

The benefits are many and vary depending on the person and health condition. The following improvements were described:

• : NAD+ is involved in energy production in cells and higher NAD+ levels can help the body produce more energy, potentially combating fatigue.
• Improved mental performance: NAD+ also plays an important role in brain cell function and higher NAD+ levels can improve mental performance by improving communication between brain cells and promoting memory and concentration.
• Reduced aging processes: Some studies have shown that optimal NAD+ levels can help slow aging processes and improve the health of tissues and organs.
• Improved metabolic functions: NAD+ also plays an important role in various metabolic processes in the body, such as the formation of ATP, the "universal energy supplier" of cells. Higher NAD+ levels can therefore help the body produce energy more effectively and improve metabolic processes.
  

This also results in the following advantages:

• Increased energy
• increased performance
• Better sleep
• Reduced muscle and joint pain
• Increased immune defense against infections
• Reduced inflammation
• Reduced insulin resistance
• Improved liver function etc.
  

However, it is important to note that the effects of NAD+ on the body are not yet fully understood and further studies are needed to further explore the potential benefits of NAD+.

Dozens of different harbingers of NAD deficiency have been described. Low NAD+ levels can lead to various symptoms including:

• Tiredness and exhaustion
• Weakness and lack of energy
• Memory problems and difficulty thinking
• Depression and mood swings
• Skin problems such as dry skin and hair loss
• Reduced performance and ability to concentrate
• Poor general health
• Past or current illnesses

However, it is important to note that these symptoms can also indicate other health problems and should therefore always be checked by a doctor. There are also other factors that can affect NAD+ levels in the body, such as age, diet and lifestyle. It is therefore important that the NAD+ level is determined as part of a comprehensive medical examination in order to identify and specifically treat possible causes of symptoms.

In principle, an NAD test should take place before starting supplementation to determine your natural laboratory values. If you have already started supplementing with an NAD booster, you can check the effect using an NAD test. To do this, take the usual dosage of the supplements one last time the day before. The following day (= test day) carry out the intracellular NAD blood test. The supplementation can then be continued at the usual dosage.

In many people, NAD levels begin to decline rapidly between the ages of 20 and 30. In addition, there are various risk factors for low NAD levels. These include illnesses, suboptimal health, alcohol, nutrient deficiencies or increased inflammation in the body. It is therefore helpful to determine your current health status using the NAD test.

If necessary, you can adjust the NAD value and track the development and course of your personal NAD level through follow-up tests. If you change your lifestyle or change the dosage of your supplements, it is advisable to carry out a control test. It is important that the value should be in the optimal, green range. Toxicity from high NAD levels is extremely rare and occurs primarily in individuals with intravenous NAD infusions or excessive NAD supplementation.

Your NAD level is constantly changing. If you fine-tune your lifestyle, particularly rapid changes can be expected. This can happen within two to four weeks of adapting the lifestyle. It therefore only makes sense to check the NAD value again after this period in order to actually confirm the effect. Individuality is still very important here, as each individual reacts differently to changes. Sometimes it may also be necessary to adjust the NAD level with targeted supplementation or to help with a combination of nutritional supplements.

If your NAD levels are in the optimal, green range and you don't change your lifestyle, it's a good idea to check your NAD levels every 3 to 6 months.