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How Does NADH (Reduced B-Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) Boost health? |
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Boost Energy, Combat Stress, Boost Memory And
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Darrell Miller | 06/06/11 |
Date:
June 06, 2011 03:07 PM
Author: Darrell Miller
(dm@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: Boost Energy, Combat Stress, Boost Memory And
How Does NADH (Reduced B-Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) Boost health?
NADH is a reduced form of the coenzyme NAD, short for B-nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. Both NAD and NADH are seen to be particularly helpful in the prevention of many known diseases. They have a special place in medical research, having been linked to the treatment of infections and management of neurodegenerative diseases. Supplementation has shown promise against stress.
NADH is not a drug as there has not been any definitive benefit to applications of NADH in the medical field. As such, it is marketed as a dietary supplement and often used as a therapeutic remedy. That being said, many drugs target enzymes that utilize NAD and NADH as substrates, such as those involved in purine metabolism. For that reason, NADH displays anticancer and antiviral potential.
Improves Energy Metabolism
There is a growing body of literature devoted to the effects of NADH on energy production. NADH is widely marketed as an energy booster. Practitioners of naturopathic medicine have always supported the use of NADH to increase energy levels, and anecdotal evidence has been positive.
NADH is quite pervasive at the molecular level. It participates in chemical reactions that are implicated in the conversion of glucose to adenosine triphosphate, the chief molecular currency of energy. The availability of NADH is purported to impact the metabolism and utilization of adenosine triphosphate.
Counteracts Stress Factors
In one placebo controlled, double blind study involving individuals diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome, regular intake of NADH for four weeks has shown positive effects far superior to placebo. This study has contributed to its growing presence in the supplement industry as an anti-stress agent.
NADH is believed to affect the levels of endogenous compounds responsible for stress responses. These compounds are released in response to stressful condition, but continued exposure to stress impairs the efficiency of these compounds to deal with stress.
Promotes Cognitive Function
NADH shows very encouraging results in the treatment and management of many neurodegenerative diseases. Patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease scored higher on cognitive function test after 12 weeks of supplementation Clinical trials indicate that it may be helpful for Parkinson’s disease.
Supplementation of NADH has been reported to elevate levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine. A single dose of 2.5 mg a day for a course of one week has been observed to boost levels of L-DOPA, which crosses the blood-brain barrier and increases dopamine levels in the brain.
Displays Antioxidant Activity
NAD and NADH play an indispensable role in cellular respiration. Electron transfer reactions are central to the metabolism of bioactive compounds. NAD is an oxidizing agent that readily gains electrons whereas its reduced form, NADH donates electron. By so doing, they help contain radical damage.
Free radicals have been incriminated in the formation and progression of many diseases, including cancer. As a scavenger of free radicals, NADH protects the body from the onset of disease and promotes cellular longevity.
If you haven’t considered NADH, maybe its time to take another look at it to help improve your quality of Life!
