Elysium Health Explains NAD

In a “Sponsored Article” published yesterday at Newsweek, NAD supplement company Elysium Health did a good job of explaining the concept of NAD and why one should consider supplementation.

TITLE: Do You Worry About Healthy Aging?

THERE MAY BE NO WAY TO STOP AGING YET, BUT IT IS POSSIBLE TO SUPPORT A HEALTHY CELLULAR AGING PROCESS

Very few people look forward to the physical and mental decline that comes with growing older, but unfortunately, no one is immune to aging. Even the world’s most brilliant scientists can’t stop time from slowly turning you older year after year.

But there is a way that scientists can impact the aging process at the cellular level. Meet Basis by Elysium Health.

Health on a Cellular Level

Developed by a group of scientists led by pioneer in aging, NAD+, and sirtuin research Leonard Guarente, Ph.D., Basis supports healthy aging processes in your cells.

Since cells are the basic building blocks of the body—and every living organism, really—it’s important to make sure that they are always in top shape. Healthy cells ensure that all of your tissues and organs are functioning efficiently.

In particular, the team at Elysium focuses on a chemical compound called nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide or NAD+, which is a cofactor or “helper molecule” that’s present in all living cells.

NAD+ is estimated to be involved in over 500 different cellular reactions in humans, such as cellular metabolism and energy production and DNA maintenance. In addition, sirtuins, a group of proteins known as the “guardians of the genome”, only function in the presence of NAD+. Sirtuins play a big part in maintaining cellular health and regulating cellular homeostasis.

Unfortunately, research has shown that the body doesn’t have an endless reserve of NAD+. As you grow older, your NAD+ levels get more and more depleted.

With recent studies demonstrating how NAD+ is so closely intertwined with cellular health, it’s crucial to maintain a healthy level of this molecule in your cells.

Boost NAD+ Levels to Support Healthy Cellular Aging

Perhaps it’s not quite possible to turn back time but, the good news is, there are ways to increase and sustain NAD+ levels in the body. In a way, you can support the healthy aging processes of your cells!

Some of the things you can do to increase NAD+ levels are exercise, good nutrition, and ample sleep. But even the healthiest lifestyle is likely insufficient to counteract the age-related decline in NAD+. Luckily, there’s an easy, fast, and simple way to increase your NAD+ to more youthful levels: supplements.

If you’re running out of your favorite food, isn’t the best way to replenish the stock by making sure all your raw ingredients are in abundant supply?

It’s the same thing with NAD+. In this case, the raw materials are NAD+ precursors, which all follow a pathway to convert into the coenzyme. In a 2018 study, researchers even found that one NAD+ precursor can reverse signs of aging in mice. Of course, it’s important to note that the same benefits have not yet been proven in humans.

What we do know is that humans can get a boost through precursors, too. While there may be other options on the market, Basis is the only supplement clinically proven to increase NAD+ safely and sustainably.

It contains the precursor nicotinamide riboside (NR) and a polyphenol known as pterostilbene—a potent combination that’s been found to boost NAD+ by an impressive 40%, according to a 2017 study. Amazingly, the human clinical trials showed that taking Basis daily leads to a significant and sustained increase in NAD+ levels.

By elevating NAD+ levels, the daily supplement is able to foster healthy cellular aging, maintain DNA health, and promote cellular energy and metabolism.

Safe and proven effective, Basis is an excellent supplement that should be taken daily to achieve the best benefits. It’s developed for long-term use in healthy adults. As a plus, it’s vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free with no artificial colors or flavors, so it’s suitable for most individuals who are hoping to hold off the signs of getting old for just a little bit longer.

NOTE:

• Keep in mind this is a paid piece on Newsweek. I bring this to your attention because they very clearly explain NAD and the importance of supplementation.
• You can read the article HERE.
• More articles explaining NAD HERE.
• FAQs on taking NAD boosting vitamin supplement Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) can be found HERE.

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