Sugar has inspired love songs for generations, but what is it about this little molecule that makes our brains and hearts feel so good? Turns out a lot of the explanations are weirdly similar to how we love people too.
In 1906, two scientists discovered a molecule that would lead biochemical and metabolic research for the next century. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide or NAD (pronounced en-aye-dee), is an essential coenzyme found in every living cell. It fuels the mitochondria, which in turn supports cellular functions in almost every tissue in the body.
Most of us don’t spend much time thinking about our cells. You may remember from an early biology class that cells are the “building blocks of life.” They are the smallest form of life capable of replicating themselves and carrying out essential functions in living organisms. All of our energy, our immunity, our sense of comfort, and well-being begins with our cells.
