Everyone experiences aging, but is there a way to slow the process down or stop it in its tracks? Anti-aging creams and other topical treatments can help resolve age-related changes on the surface, but is there any way to look and feel younger from the inside out?
NAD+ is an innovative wellness treatment that can help slow the aging process and resolve many common age-related changes. These include aesthetic concerns like wrinkles and medical issues like cognitive decline. Find out more about NAD+ therapy and treatment in this comprehensive guide to the process:
What Is NAD+ Treatment?
NAD stands for nicotinamide riboside, a coenzyme that plays a vital role in a number of bodily functions. It is found naturally in all of the cells of your body, but over time it can decrease in abundance. This contributes to the aging process that manifests both inwardly (brain fog, lack of energy, cognitive decline) and outwardly (wrinkles, fine lines, sagging skin).
NAD+ is an intravenous treatment that replenishes the body’s NAD and stimulates an anti-aging effect. That effect can in turn promote cellular repair and cell turnover that helps you feel and look more youthful over time.
The Complete NAD+ Process
Are you interested in NAD+ therapy to reduce signs of aging? Before seeking treatment like this, you should always have a good understanding of how it works. The following is a breakdown of what you can expect before, during, and after your NAD+ treatment:
Before
Prior to scheduling your first NAD+ session, you will need to have a consultation appointment with an expert health and wellness provider. We can assess your nutritional needs, presenting symptoms, and underlying conditions to determine what has led to your concerns.
If your symptoms are caused by the simple aging process, you may be a good candidate for NAD+ treatment. We will also discuss any other concerns you may have that can be resolved with IV drip therapy. Your NAD+ treatment will then be administered in conjunction with a unique IV hydration blend to meet all of your needs.
Before showing up for your NAD+ treatment, you should hydrate well and eat a small meal. Proper hydration makes the infusion process smoother and more comfortable since it’s easier for nurses to insert the IV properly when you’re well-hydrated. Eating will prevent hunger and a drop in your blood sugar that could interfere with your treatment experience.
Try to make your pre-treatment meal nutritious to enhance the effects of your NAD+ infusion. Whole fruits and vegetables, lean meats, and healthy fats like nuts and avocado are all great options to add to your plate.
You should arrive at your appointment in soft, comfortable clothing. Many people choose to bring a book, tablet, or another hobby to occupy them while their treatment is administered.
During
When you arrive for your NAD+ treatment, you will be able to lay back comfortably in a reclined chair while we prepare all the materials for your session.
A registered nurse will cleanse the inside of your arm with rubbing alcohol, gently guide your intravenous catheter into a vein in your arm, and tape it in place. After your catheter is placed, your NAD+ infusion will begin.
A tube will connect the catheter to a 500ml bag containing IV fluids and B-Complex vitamins, hydrating you and replenishing essential nutrients before the NAD+ drip starts. This prep takes about 30 minutes.
Following that, a 500ml bag with NAD+ solution will be connected, and the infusion will take about two hours. The fluids are customized based on your unique needs. During the treatment, the solution flows into your bloodstream, delivering a powerful combination of nutrients and NAD+.
The first infusion of IV hydration and nutrients will prepare your body to receive NAD+ and increase your comfort throughout the session.
During your NAD+ infusion, you can expect to feel a slight warming sensation throughout your body, starting at the injection site. This is a normal sensation related to the IV fluid temperature and your body’s response to the infusion.
As the session progresses, you might feel some tolerable head and chest pressure. That means your body is receiving and processing the infusion, and it’s not a cause for concern.
Your total treatment time will take from two and a half to three hours. Plan to have at least three hours free on the day of your booking so that you can relax.
Some wellness clinics offer a simpler alternative: NAD+ injections. These provide an isolated dose of NAD, injected into areas like the arms, thighs, or buttocks. NAD+ injections are quicker than infusions but do not include the additional IV nutrients or fluids.
After
When your NAD+ infusion is over, you will be free to return home and resume your normal activities. There is no recovery process or downtime required after NAD+ treatment. If you have NAD+ with IV fluids, you may actually feel more refreshed and revitalized when you leave your session.
While this treatment doesn’t require downtime, it’s important to take care of your body afterwards. Stay hydrated and get plenty of rest. This allows your cells and tissues to respond to the NAD+ infusion, enhancing the effects of your treatment.
Everyone’s body reacts differently to NAD+ infusions. It’s normal to feel either a surge in energy or mild fatigue after your session.
An initial energy boost is more common in patients who receive IV hydration before NAD+. This is a natural reaction to hydration and nutrient replenishment!
Fatigue indicates that your immune system is processing the infusion, which allows you to reap the benefits of the treatment. This isn’t a concerning response.
After about 24 hours, you should start to feel more energized and like yourself again.
To experience the optimal benefits of NAD treatment, you will need to have ongoing sessions. The exact number can be different for each person, but bi-weekly sessions are recommended after your initial round of treatment. This helps you maintain ongoing anti-aging benefits, allowing you to feel and look more youthful as time goes on.
NAD+ Therapy at Vital Flow Infusions
If you’re interested in seeing the benefits of NAD+ for yourself, Vital Flow Infusions has got you covered. We offer numerous IV therapy and wellness treatments, including NAD+ therapy. Read more about our NAD+ therapy or look at our specific NAD+ IV Drip and NAD+ Injection offerings.
Vital Flow Infusions works with patients throughout the Sioux Falls area, even performing mobile IV therapy in the comfort of your own home. Contact us online or by phone today to find out more.
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