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.
The term “anti-aging” gets a bad reputation. It sounds like we’re trying to stop something that’s already well underway, or like we can’t embrace the parts of ourselves we’re supposed to love. But the reality is there are metabolic changes happening underneath the skin well before we see the effects of aging. Choosing to approach our health from the inside out might be just want we need to age well.
