We have seen a lot of ways that NAD+ might slow the aging process and make you feel youthful again, but this little coenzyme will help all of your cells work better. NAD+ is a “helper” coenzyme. It works by transporting electrons from one side of the cell to the other side of the cell. So, you can think of each NAD+ coenzyme as a tiny shuttle bus responsible for taking electrons to work inside the mitochondria (the part of the cell responsible for metabolizing nutrients). The more shuttle buses you have, the more electrons get delivered to the mitochondria. These electrons fuel chemical reactions that power the cell and keep your body healthy. In order to pick up electrons and move them from place to place, NAD+ triggers other reactions which keep the cell buzzing with life. When there is a lack of NAD+ shuttle buses, fewer nutrients get processed by the mitochondria, and fewer reactions happen within the cell.

As a result, your cells begin to age and die. Your body follows suit. If you have a healthy lifestyle and take all your essential vitamins and minerals, your body already has what it needs. You simply need to add more empty NAD+ shuttle buses to trigger the reactions necessary to turn all those kale smoothies into vibrant health.