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Give your life a surge
Do we know why we age and why some people age faster?
Aging is caused by so many processes; however, DNA and telomere damage as well as mitochondrial dysfunction are the leading causes. Several natural compounds are pivotal to human health and healthy biological aging, notably NAD+.
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Did you know that by middle age, the body’s NAD+ levels have fallen to half their youthful levels?
Reduced NAD+ levels can result in fatigue and decline in metabolism – leading to weight gain and increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, as well as age-related cognitive decline and muscle loss. Numerous studies have demonstrated that boosting NAD+ levels can reverse mitochondrial dysfunction and improve insulin sensitivity. One of the most effective ways to boost NAD+ levels is by supplementing with nicotinamide mononucleotide, also known as NMN. NMN is a precursor to NAD+, and is rapidly absorbed and converted to NAD+. NMN is shown to be superior to that of another NAD+ precursor called nicotinamide riboside (NR).