NAD+ and Brain Health: Can It Protect Your Mind?
NAD+ plays a critical role in brain health. Here’s how it supports cognitive function and may protect against neurodegeneration. NAD+’s Role in the Brain 1. Energy Production The brain consumes 20% of the body’s energy despite being only 2% of body weight. NAD+ is essential for: Neuronal energy production Synaptic transmission Brain cell maintenance 2. DNA Repair Neurons are particularly vulnerable to DNA damage. NAD+-dependent enzymes (PARPs) repair this damage, preventing: ...