The Primal Shift 73: NAD Supplements That Actually Work
Have you ever felt like you've tried every trick in the book to slow down the signs of aging, only to see no measurable results? That's exactly how I felt when I began NAD supplementation. In this episode, I'll tell you about my experience with this increasingly popular anti-aging approach, including the bold experiment that finally got my NAD levels to increase.
NAD, or nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, is a molecule essential to life. It's involved in critical functions like energy production, DNA repair, and cellular communication. Unfortunately, NAD levels naturally decline with age, which researchers link to issues like reduced energy, cognitive decline, and a slower metabolism.
In theory, boosting NAD should help combat these effects. But in practice, my early attempts were disappointing. Months of supplementation resulted in almost no change, and I was ready to give up on the concept altogether.
Then I met Dr. Jin-Xiong She, the founder of Jinfinity. He introduced me to Jinfinity Vitality, a supplement that combines NMN (an NAD precursor) with other ingredients like creatine monohydrate, D-ribose, and niacinamide. Intrigued but skeptical, I decided to test it by tripling the recommended dosage for three weeks.
The result? My NAD levels jumped from the mid-20s to 47.4 micromolar — nearly double any previous measurement.
Listen to the episode to learn what happened when I tried to replicate this experiment with a different supplement, as well as what the downsides are to going off label in terms of dosage.
Learn more:
Shop the Jinfinity Vitality NAD+ Booster:
https://www.jinfiniti.com/product/vitality-nad-plus-booster-supplement-powder/
How to Slow Aging: Five Science-Backed Tips and Tools [Blog Post]: https://michaelkummer.com/slow-down-aging/
Biological Age Test Review: Epigenetics Explained Simply | Hannah Went: https://www.primalshiftpodcast.com/62-biological-age-test-review-epigenetics-explained-simply-hannah-went/
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In this episode:
00:00 - Intro
01:21 - What is NAD and why it matters
02:35 - My experience with NAD supplements
06:04 - Costs and final thoughts
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