Performance

NAD+ is essential for energy production during exercise. Can supplementing with NAD+ precursors improve athletic performance? NAD+’s Role in Exercise 1. Energy Production During exercise, your muscles need massive amounts of ATP. NAD+ is critical for: Glycolysis (fast energy) Aerobic metabolism (sustained energy) Fat oxidation (endurance energy) 2. Mitochondrial Function Mitochondria are the powerhouses of muscle cells. NAD+: Supports mitochondrial biogenesis (creating new mitochondria) Enhances mitochondrial efficiency Improves oxygen utilization 3. Recovery NAD+ supports post-exercise recovery by: ...

Professional athletes are increasingly using red light therapy for performance enhancement and recovery. Here’s why. Benefits for Athletes 1. Faster Muscle Recovery Reduces exercise-induced inflammation Decreases delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) Accelerates muscle repair Allows more frequent training 2. Enhanced Performance Improves mitochondrial function Increases ATP production Enhances oxygen utilization May improve endurance 3. Injury Prevention Strengthens connective tissue Improves joint health Reduces chronic inflammation Supports tissue resilience 4. Faster Wound Healing Accelerates tissue repair Reduces scarring Speeds return from injury Research on Athletes 2016 (Lasers in Medical Science): ...