NAD+ is the coenzyme that powers your cells — central to mitochondrial energy, DNA repair, and how the body manages cellular aging. Naya offers it in three forms. This page explains the differences so you can choose.
NAD+ — nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide — is a coenzyme found in every living cell. Its main job is energy: it shuttles electrons through the mitochondria to produce ATP, the fuel your cells run on. It also activates repair enzymes (sirtuins and PARPs) that maintain DNA and regulate how cells age.
NAD+ levels decline steadily with age and fall faster under stress, heavy alcohol use, and metabolic strain. As levels drop, people often notice flagging energy, slower recovery, brain fog, and a harder time bouncing back. Because oral NAD+ absorbs poorly, IV and injectable forms are the reliable way to raise it.
In short: NAD+ is the coenzyme that turns food into cellular energy and keeps your repair systems running. As it declines with age, energy, focus, and recovery often decline with it.
The right form depends on whether you're loading up at the start of a protocol or maintaining levels — and whether you'd rather come in or treat at home.
| NAD+ IV | NAD+ Injection (SubQ) | At-Home Kit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where | Naya Chatsworth | Chatsworth + Santa Barbara | Pickup at Chatsworth, use at home |
| Appointment | 1–4 hours (slow drip) | ~15 minutes | One-time consult + pickup |
| Onset | Often felt same-day | Gradual, dose-to-dose | Gradual, dose-to-dose |
| Typical dose | 250–1,000 mg per drip | 50–100 mg per shot | 50–100 mg per dose |
| Frequency | Loading phase, then periodic | 2–3× weekly maintenance | 2–3× weekly, self-administered |
| Best for | Loading up, deepest single-session effect | Ongoing maintenance between IVs | Patients in a routine who want home convenience |
| Prescription | At visit | At visit | Required (consult before pickup) |
| Ships? | — | — | No — Chatsworth pickup only |
Evidence-based effects, framed honestly. NAD+ supports several systems — it isn't a treatment for any specific disease.
Drives ATP production in the mitochondria — the chemistry behind physical and mental stamina.
Many patients report sharper focus and less brain fog after a loading session.
Activates sirtuins and PARPs — the enzymes that maintain DNA and regulate cellular aging.
Used to support recovery after intense training, illness, or periods of heavy stress.
Studied in the context of alcohol use and metabolic load, where NAD+ is depleted faster.
What NAD+ does not do: it is not a cure for any disease and is not FDA-approved as an anti-aging or longevity treatment. The evidence for its role in energy metabolism and cellular repair is real, but claims of reversing aging go beyond what's proven. We frame it as cellular energy and recovery support.
Persistent low energy or burnout despite adequate sleep
Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
Athletes and high performers focused on recovery and stamina
Adults interested in longevity and cellular-health protocols
Recovery from heavy stress, travel, or metabolic strain
The most common issues with NAD+ are infusion-related: chest tightness, flushing, cramping, or nausea if the IV runs too fast. Slowing the drip resolves them, which is why NAD+ IVs take 1 to 4 hours. Injection side effects are usually limited to mild site soreness. Data in pregnancy and lactation is limited, so it's generally avoided unless your clinician advises otherwise. We screen for allergies and contraindications at intake and set your drip rate to keep the session comfortable.
Is NAD+ IV better than injection?
Neither is better — they serve different goals. IV delivers a large dose slowly over 1 to 4 hours, which most patients use to load up at the start of a protocol. Subcutaneous injection delivers a smaller dose in minutes and is how most people maintain levels between IV sessions. A common pattern is an IV loading phase followed by injection or at-home maintenance.
Why does a NAD+ IV take so long?
NAD+ is infused slowly on purpose. Pushed too fast, it commonly causes chest tightness, flushing, or nausea. Slowing the drip to 1 to 4 hours keeps it comfortable. Injections sidestep this because the dose is much smaller.
Can I do NAD+ at home?
Yes — Naya offers at-home NAD+ injection kits, dispensed in person at our Chatsworth clinic only. Kits are not sold online and do not ship. A consult is required before pickup, and we teach you the subcutaneous injection technique before you go.
How long until I feel results from NAD+?
Some patients report sharper focus and steadier energy within a few days of an IV loading session. For sustained effects on energy and recovery, most protocols run several weeks of consistent dosing.
What is the difference between NAD+ and NAD precursors like NMN or NR?
NAD+ is the active coenzyme itself. NMN and NR are oral precursors the body converts into NAD+. Injectable and IV NAD+ raise levels directly rather than relying on conversion, which is why clinics use them when a measurable change matters.
Is NAD+ FDA-approved for anti-aging?
No. NAD+ is not FDA-approved as an anti-aging or longevity treatment, and we don't market it as one. The evidence for its role in energy metabolism and cellular repair is genuine, but claims of reversing aging go beyond what's proven. We frame it as cellular energy and recovery support.
Where can I get NAD+ in Chatsworth or Santa Barbara?
IV form is available at Chatsworth only (our Santa Barbara clinic does not offer IV therapy). Injection form is available at both Naya clinics. At-home kits are pickup at Chatsworth only.