{"id":14287,"date":"2017-09-24T16:41:20","date_gmt":"2017-09-24T11:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=14287"},"modified":"2018-07-21T12:19:48","modified_gmt":"2018-07-21T06:49:48","slug":"nicotinamide-adenine-dinucleotide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=14287","title":{"rendered":"Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) Sources, Functions, Side Effects & FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide or NAD is considered as a coenzyme and present in all living cells as a NAD coenzyme of vitamin B-3 niacin. NAD is a term used for a chemical molecule that functions to produce the cellular energy inside the mitochondria that is also known as the powerhouse of the cell. It also serves various metabolic processes as a reducing agent.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It is made up of two nucleotides joined together from their phosphate groups. One nucleotide consists of an adenine base other nicotinamide, which performs functions like repairing and remodeling of cells.<\/span><\/p>\n

NAD+ and NADH<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

What is NAD+?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

NAD is important for the functioning of mitochondria and acts as an energy source for the hundreds of metabolic processes. The plus (+) sign represents the formal charge.<\/span><\/p>\n

Levels of NAD+ keeps changing during the whole aging process:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

What is NADH?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide(NAD) molecule carrying Hydrogen referred as NADH. The H in the NADH indicates the Hydrogen with high-energy. It is the highest ranked coenzyme in the body.<\/span><\/p>\n

How does NAD turn to NADH?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

NAD+ basically undergoes redox(oxidation-reduction) reaction and exerts a positive charge, it has the quality to oxidize biologically and the reduced form of NAD+ is termed as NADH.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide Sources:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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NAD is an important key element of life processes and perfect functioning of the body. It is easily available in food products and can be easily consumed by the body.<\/span>
\n Food sources rich in vitamin B3 contains the maximum amount of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). Some of the natural sources of NAD are:<\/span><\/p>\n

NAD Animal Sources:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Chicken<\/span><\/span>
\n \u2022 Tuna<\/span>
\n \u2022 Salmon<\/span>
\n \u2022 Beef<\/span><\/p>\n

NAD Plant Sources:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Peanuts and<\/span>
\n \u2022 Avocado<\/span>
\n \u2022 Barley<\/span>
\n \u2022 Mushrooms<\/span><\/p>\n

There is also Artificial Sources like Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) Supplements and medicinal items available in Healthcare and fitness Stores.<\/span><\/p>\n

NAD in Human Body:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n