NAD+: The Key to Energy, Healthy Aging, and Brain Performance
If you’re serious about your health, energy, or performance, you’ve probably heard of NAD+—but what is it, really? And why are leading-edge supplements like iAMINOS Athlete Pro+ and Brain Health+ including NAD+ precursors like nicotinamide riboside (NR) in their formulas?
Let’s break it down.
What Is NAD+?
NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a molecule found in every living cell. It plays a central role in energy metabolism and cellular repair. Think of it as a biological power switch—without NAD+, your cells literally can’t make the energy they need to function.
NAD+ fuels mitochondria (your cells’ energy generators) and supports DNA repair, inflammatory regulation, and even the production of neurotransmitters. In short, if NAD+ is low, your body and brain slow down.
Why NAD+ Levels Decline—and Why That’s a Problem
As we age, NAD+ levels decline—dramatically. By middle age, our NAD+ levels may be half of what they were in youth. This decline can be linked to multiple age‑related conditions such as cognitive decline, cancer, metabolic disease, muscle wasting (sarcopenia), and frailty.1 We may notice this drop in several ways:
- Slower recovery
- Fatigue
- Brain fog
- Muscle weakness
- Increased susceptibility to illness
- Reduced resilience to physical and cognitive stress
In athletes, this can translate to stalled progress, sluggish workouts, and poor recovery. In everyday life, it means lower vitality and cognitive sharpness.
Enter Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)
To support NAD+ levels, scientists have zeroed in on nicotinamide riboside, a highly bioavailable form of vitamin B3 that acts as a direct precursor to NAD+. When you take NR, your body converts it efficiently into NAD+, helping to restore optimal levels and promote better cellular function.
Research has shown NR may:
- Boost energy metabolism
- Enhance endurance and physical performance
- Improve cognitive function
- Support healthy aging
- Reduce markers of inflammation
- Aid in muscle recovery and mitochondrial function
Why We Include NR in iAMINOS Formulas
At iAMINOS, our formulas are built to optimize human potential through science-backed ingredients—and NR is a cornerstone of that approach.
In Athlete Pro+, NR is combined with:
- All 9 Essential Amino Acids for optimized muscle protein synthesis
- Creatine & Ca-HMB for performance and recovery
- Adaptogens for stress resilience
- Vitamins & Electrolytes for balanced health & wellness
This creates a synergistic formula that fuels your body on every level—from cellular energy to muscular power.
In Brain Health+, NR works alongside:
- CDP Choline, Phosphatidylserine, and Nootropics for optimized focus and memory
- Amino acids for neurotransmitter support, muscle preservation, and brain fuel
- Powerful Antioxidants such as L-Glutathione for long-term brain health
- Vitamin D3, E, K2 essential for neuroprotection
The result? Sharper thinking, more clarity, and a foundation for long-term cognitive wellness.
The Takeaway
If you’re focused on peak performance, mental clarity, or healthy aging, NAD+ is a non-negotiable—and nicotinamide riboside is one of the most effective ways to support it.
With iAMINOS Athlete Pro+ and Brain Health+, you’re not just supplementing—you’re giving your body the raw materials it needs to perform, repair, and thrive from the inside out.
Fuel your cells | Elevate your performance | Energize your life
References: 1Covarrubias, A. J., Perrone, R., Grozio, A., & Verdin, E. (2021, February). NAD+ metabolism and its roles in cellular processes during ageing. Nature reviews. Molecular cell biology 2021 Feb;22(2):119-141. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7963035/
