NAD+
Oxidized nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide
NAD+ is an essential cellular redox cofactor and substrate for enzymes including sirtuins, PARPs, and cyclic ADP-ribose synthases. Research spans energy metabolism, DNA repair, stress signaling, and aging biology.
For laboratory and research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.
Form
Lyophilized
Available strengths
500 mg · 1000 mg
Research class
Redox & Cofactor Biology
Evidence grade
Level II
Meaningful but investigational human research
Scientific overview
NAD+ is an essential cellular redox cofactor and substrate for enzymes including sirtuins, PARPs, and cyclic ADP-ribose synthases. Research spans energy metabolism, DNA repair, stress signaling, and aging biology.
Mechanism under investigation
Cycles between oxidized NAD+ and reduced NADH in redox reactions and is consumed by multiple signaling enzymes.
Research evidence summary
Extensive biochemical evidence; clinical evidence for direct NAD+ administration is limited and route-specific.
Level III, Limited route-specific human evidence
Key research limitations
Evidence on NAD+ precursors cannot be automatically applied to direct NAD+ administration. Stability, oxidation state, purity, and delivery strongly affect interpretation.
Safety & toxicology context
Direct-administration safety is incompletely characterized and may include infusion reactions, chest discomfort, nausea, vascular effects, or contamination-related risks.
Regulatory & development status
Endogenous metabolite; specific injectable or research preparations are not automatically FDA-approved.
Supplied strictly for in-vitro and ex-vivo laboratory research. Not for human or veterinary administration, diagnostic, or therapeutic use. Import and regulatory compliance remain the responsibility of the receiving researcher.
Available research formats
- NAD+, 500 mgLyophilized
- NAD+, 1,000 mgLyophilized
Lot documentation
Every Cendrix lot ships with an HPLC purity chromatogram, mass-spectrometry identity confirmation, appearance and reconstitution observations, and endotoxin testing where applicable. Lot certificates are retrievable from the Quality page using the lot number printed on the vial.
Curated references
External searches link to PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, Google Scholar, and FDA records. Cendrix does not endorse interpretations published in third-party sources.
Editorial provenance
- Last scientific review
- June 2026
- Literature search through
- June 2026
- Regulatory review status
- Pending counsel approval
Persistent disclaimer
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or personal experimentation. This content summarizes published research and is not medical advice.