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How to Increase NAD+ Levels in the Body

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NAD+ is called nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide and this is an alternative B3 vitamin form. Vitamin B3 is an important component for many of our biological processes. It has been found that when your NAD+ levels are low, you tend to carry a higher risk for diabetes, heart disease and vision loss.

The NAD+ levels are highest in our youth. And it will continue to decline when you get older. The NAD+ supply that you have in your youth plays a big role in making your body feel young. NAD+ plays a few vital roles when it comes to body metabolism and cell signals.  It can repair damaged DNA and can convert food to energy. It will also help improve your sleep as it can coordinate the circadian rhythms. Little by little, your body will lose the ability to recycle NAD+ and it will start to use the NAD+ reserves that are in the body. It is what makes the signs of ageing more visible. By increasing NAD+ levels, you will be able to reap youthful benefits and maintain a high physical energy.

There are many ways that you can increase NAD+ levels and one of the popular ways of doing that is taking a NAD+ supplement. You need to speak with your doctor before starting a dietary supplement. This will give you an understanding of the dosage and whether the supplement is required. There are also certain lifestyle changes that you can do to raise NAD+ levels and this will further strengthen your NAD+ reserves in the body. Exercise is a great way of increasing NAD+ levels and this will benefit your overall health as well. Being active is something we have to keep continuing when we get older. This will help us remain physically fit. When you exercise regularly, the DNA rebuilding proteins in your body can increase. You will need more energy when you work out and this will require more NAD+. So when there is a demand, your body will start producing it. Not only will you look younger but you will also feel younger.

Direct sunlight can cause a lot of cell damage. This is caused by ultraviolet rays. When your body is exposed to direct sunlight, it will increase the use of NAD+ in order to repair this cell damage. This can contribute to the depletion of your NAD+ supply. You need to take sufficient protection when you go outside in the sun. This will include covering exposed areas of the skin, wearing lightweight loose clothing, wearing sunscreen with a high SPF etc. You need to follow these precautions when you send your children outside as well. While sunlight itself can affect NAD+ levels negatively, the natural heat you get from the sun is actually beneficial. Heat sources whether generated naturally or artificially like saunas and heated pools will cause your heart to pump blood quicker which will call for more energy to cool down. And this will increase the production of NAD+.

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