Every drip on our IV menu runs on a normal schedule except one. NAD+ takes 2 to 4 hours, costs more, and comes with more questions than the rest of the menu combined. Here's the straight version.
What NAD+ is
NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme found in every living cell. It's central to how your cells convert food into energy and how they repair themselves. Your NAD+ levels decline with age, which is why it gets so much attention in the longevity world.
An NAD+ infusion delivers it directly into your bloodstream. People pursue it for mental clarity, energy, athletic recovery, pain, and healthy aging support. Research on IV NAD+ is still developing, and we're upfront about that: much of the enthusiasm runs ahead of the published evidence. What's well established is the molecule's central role in cellular energy, and what we can tell you honestly is what our own patients report.
Why it takes 2 to 4 hours
NAD+ infused too quickly is genuinely uncomfortable: chest pressure, cramping, nausea. Run slowly, most people tolerate it well. So the drip rate is deliberately conservative, and we adjust it in real time based on how you're feeling.
What the visit looks like
Because it's an in-home visit, the long duration is more tolerable than it sounds. You're on your own couch. People work, watch movies, nap. A nurse practitioner monitors the whole infusion, which is not the industry standard, but it's ours.
Who tends to consider it
- People in cognitively demanding seasons looking for mental clarity support
- Athletes working recovery angles beyond the usual
- People exploring healthy-aging support with realistic expectations
- Those who've done a Myers Cocktail or two and want to go further
Cost and cadence
NAD+ starts at $300 and depends on dose. Some people do a single infusion; others do a short series and then space them out. There's no one right protocol, and anyone selling you a rigid ten-pack before your first infusion is selling, not treating.
If you're curious, start with a conversation. We'll go through your health history, make sure it's appropriate for you, and give you a realistic picture rather than a pitch.