If you have low energy levels or a fuzzy memory, NAD IV therapy from our Toronto clinic could provide support.

This is a type of IV therapy drip is a type that’s been gaining attention for fostering an improvement in energy levels, cellular functioning, tissue repair, anti-aging effects, and other health benefits. 

NAD is a coenzyme that has several roles in the human body. It’s known for promoting DNA repair, transforming the food we eat into energy, optimizing cognition, cell health and muscle health, and regulating sleep-wake cycles.

“The cofactor nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is an important metabolic regulator of cellular redox reactions and a co-factor or a co-substrate for key enzymes essential for normal cellular function in different tissues,” further explains a piece from Pharmaceuticals.

We can all agree that the body needs NAD to thrive and function. But on the down side, these levels naturally lessen as we age, which is why we might experience age-related issues through the years, such as forgetfulness.

So how can we replenish our levels to reach optimal health and possibly delay age-related diseases? At the Toronto Functional Medicine Centre, NAD IV therapy is offered to our patients, combined with sublingual supplements  to help sustain optimum NAD levels. Read on to see if the oral intake of precursors and sublingual delivery, merged with an NAD IV vitamin drip therapy, is fitting for your health goals.

Who Should Consider This IV Drip Treatment

According to Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, “Accumulating evidence suggests that active maintenance of optimal levels of …. (NAD+) is beneficial in conditions of either increased NAD+ turnover or inadequate synthesis, including Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders and the aging process.”

Because it has an impact on improved brain function, cell vitality and cellular energy, NAD could potentially support these health concerns:

• Cardiovascular health
• Memory issues
• Alzheimer’s, MS, Parkinson’s
• Cellular damage (mitochondrial disease)
• Chronic fatigue syndrome
• Diabetes
• Mental health (i.e. anxiety, depression, chronic stress)
• Substance withdrawal symptoms

Learn About Our IV therapy and Functional Medicine Treatments

Our IV therapy lounge is dedicated to holistic wellness, which is why we’d like to welcome you as a new patient!

When combined with lifestyle modifications and other treatments, intravenous therapy could provide you with various health benefits. Offering freshly compounded, customized vitamin drip treatments, our menu includes an array of essential vitamins and minerals: vitamin C, amino acid building blocks, glutamic acid, folic acid, glutathione IV, and other vitamin infusions.

The Toronto Functional Medicine Centre focuses on integrative and functional medicine, which allows us to treat each patient as a unique entity. Due to our integrative approach to health care, we inspire patients to follow through with their wellness treatment for optimal functioning. Our functional medicine treatments can be applied to a range of health concerns, including chronic and acute care, immune function, blood pressure issues, thyroid conditions, nutritional deficiencies, and skin vitality.

Do you want to prevent memory loss and avoid brain fog?  NAD IV therapy from our Toronto clinic could provide beneficial effects to your wellness. Click here to contact us for information about our IV therapy and functional medicine programs.

Disclaimer: The information in this article is designed for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. This information should not be used to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting a doctor. Consult with a health care practitioner before relying on any information in this article or on this website.

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