Do you find it works? I had been looking into NAD because I was reading a lot of people take it alongside GLOW but I read a lot of mixed reviews on it so I haven’t pulled the trigger yet. I’m looking for something that can boost my energy so it’s still on my short list but I keep wobbling on it.
You will feel the most effects of NAD if you do a loading dose via IV. Where I work we recommend either 4 daily doses of 750 mg or 500 mg. I did 4x 500 mg. It’s not for the faint of heart. Initial dose of 500 mg in 500 ml took me 4 hours to get in. Chest pressure, aching limbs, stuffy nose it’s kinda wild. What I felt after my 4 th dose was kind of indescribable. Almost euphoria. Like my life was perfect, and I did it pre weight loss. My balance was better, my sleep was better, I overall just felt better.
I actually stopped doing maintenance IV doses 8 months into my Wegovy journey. The side effects from the IV doses became too much. Not only in discomfort but downright embarrassing at work. The side effects went straight to my gut. I ended up constantly in the bathroom.
When you do IM NAD the dose is 125 mg every 7 days. Less side effects. A temporary pressure in your chest is not unusual but dissipates over about 15-20 mins.
Oral NAD ie NMN I had zero side effects but you also notice less benefits because it takes much longer to build up in your system. I actually would not recommend NAD for anyone under 40 years old. We all have NAD in our bodies already but it starts to decrease in our 40’s. It’s great for us older folks to replace what we no longer make.
I currently don’t use any supplements. The early days of nausea on my Wegovy journey got me to stop my morning supplements. I previously took NMN, resveratrol, Berberine, Vitamin D, B complex and magnesium. I do take the vitamin D and magnesium citrate with my evening meds per doctor’s recommendation. My body doesn’t synthesize Vitamin D even though I spend plenty of time in the California sunshine.
I feel pretty great after losing 85 lbs so I’m not sure if I will restart the supplements even though I have 6 months of NR pills down in my fridge.