Infusions with NAD+
What’s behind Hollywood’s latest beauty trend?
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Infusions with the active ingredient NAD+ are currently on everyone’s lips and, after Hollywood, are also conquering the wellness industry in Germany. GALA talks to experts about the stars’ new beauty trend.
In the endless search for the fountain of youth, one active ingredient is increasingly coming into the spotlight, especially in Hollywood: infusions with the so-called NAD+. According to some celebrities, the scientific abbreviation seems to hide a real miracle cure that is not only attracting the attention of researchers, but also all of Hollywood. But what exactly makes this NAD+ so unique, and why do celebrities already swear by it in their twenties? GALA has worked with Dr. Eveline Urselmann and alternative practitioner Laura Hagemann spoke.
NAD+: What’s the latest Hollywood hype?
“As a key substance for cell function, NAD+ plays a crucial role in numerous vital processes in our body. NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme with great importance for various metabolic processes. It is a derivative of vitamin B3 and is present in the human body “It is involved in the repair of DNA damage and healthy cell growth. It can contribute to improving fat metabolism, reducing insulin resistance and improving brain function. It can therefore reduce chronic inflammation, strengthen the immune system and effectively prevent disease and aging processes,” says the alternative practitioner Laura Hagemann.
As the technical manager of DripDrip GmbH, the first vitamin infusion bar in Hamburg, Laura Hagemann sees increasing demand for infusions with the active ingredient, which she explains as follows: “NAD+ infusions are expected to improve metabolism, physical and mental performance, Reduction of fatigue and, above all, an anti-aging effect in the preventive area. There are also already studies that show that the use of NAD+ in female mice improves egg cell quality and fertility.”
Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner and Co.:
NAD+ came into the spotlight thanks to celebrities such as Kendall Jenner and Hailey and Justin Bieber, among others, who regularly take NAD+ infusions. What do these celebrities have in common? All are in their twenties. The right age group? Laura Hagemann thinks: YES. “Some studies show that between the ages of 20 and 40, NAD+ concentrations in the human body decrease by around 50%. So it makes sense if you start a regular intake of NAD+ in your 20s to prevent cell aging and… To counteract disease processes as best as possible.”
Hollywood takes the needle
For Hollywood stars, nutritional supplements in the form of capsules, tablets and powders seem to be a thing of the past. More and more celebrities are turning to vitamin infusions and having their vitamins administered directly into their blood. When it comes to the active ingredient NAD+, celebrities also seem to prefer needles rather than capsules. “Unfortunately, the NAD+ molecule is quite large and reactive, which is why NAD ribose or the precursor, NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide), is often used. However, the latter is not yet officially approved in Germany. So if you want to be sure that the NAD+ is in If you get exactly the dosage you planned, you should bypass the digestive tract and give it as an infusion.”
Risks and side effects of NAD+
But what risks and side effects can occur with NAD+? According to expert Dr. For Eveline Urselmann, treatment with the active ingredient seems to be very safe. “Although there are no long-term studies on the administration of NAD+, there are many positive reports about its effect. We are not aware of any risks so far, the intravenous administration of NAD+ is considered a safe method and can be a nice addition to a healthy lifestyle,” says the doctor. Of course, every infusion should be carried out in a sterile and professional setting.