Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD)
Overview
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is a compound that helps cells in the body to function normally. It is found in two forms, NAD+ and NADH.
Some chemicals are closely related to NAD because they make NAD+ in the body. Some are taken as supplements and marketed as 'NAD+ boosters'.
People sometimes use NAD and related compounds for many conditions. See topics on these NAD-related compounds for more information.
This is a general review of NAD-related compounds as a group. See information on specific compounds, such as niacin, niacinamide, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide+ (NAD+), NADH, nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), and nicotinamide riboside to learn more.
Some chemicals are closely related to NAD because they make NAD+ in the body. Some are taken as supplements and marketed as 'NAD+ boosters'.
People sometimes use NAD and related compounds for many conditions. See topics on these NAD-related compounds for more information.
This is a general review of NAD-related compounds as a group. See information on specific compounds, such as niacin, niacinamide, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide+ (NAD+), NADH, nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), and nicotinamide riboside to learn more.
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