There are two primary reasons why NAD+ deficiencies occur. Unfortunately, all of them are common among people who live in the Westernized world. The first is chronic stress, which occurs when the body is exposed to excessive levels of inflammation and oxidative stress. This happens when there is an imbalance in the number of free radicals that the body is exposed to and the amount of antioxidants it has to protect it. Free radicals are unstable molecules that bind to healthy cells to steal an electron from them to become stable again. Antioxidants disarm free radicals by donating an electron to them so that they can no longer cause harm. Under constant levels of inflammation and chronic stress, your NAD+ levels are depleted quickly.

The second reason why your NAD+ levels might become depleted is due to poor lifestyle choices that lead to inflammation. For example, the modern day diet is high in sugar, refined carbohydrates and processed junk and low in nutrients that the body needs to produce NAD, such as vitamin B3 and tryptophan. Because of this, the body doesn’t have what it needs to replenish its declining levels continuously. Furthermore, these foods provoke inflammation, which creates an environment in the body that makes it harder for you to produce NAD+. The overuse of drugs and alcohol also leads to reduced levels. Studies show that NAD IV therapy can be used to help patients overcome opiate, stimulant, alcohol, and tranquilizer addictions by reducing withdrawal symptoms and associated cravings. It also helps you learn to feel good without drugs or eating a poor diet so that you can make the changes you need to stay healthy for life.