ALPHA-LIPOIC ACID
COENZYME Q10
COENZYME A
CURCUMIN
GARLIC
GLUTATHIONE
GRAPE SEED EXTRACT
GREEN TEA
LYCOPENE
MELATONIN
NADH
SILYMARIN
SUPEROXIDE
DISMUTASE (SOD)
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NADH
Our primary source of fuel is through fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in our diet. Enzymes help break down these fats, proteins, and carbohydrates into acetyl and they then help extract the final energy from acetyl. Enzymes also need helpers, and these helpers are called coenzymes. Most of the coenzymes are partly made from vitamins, such as vitamins E or C, to name only two. NADH, known as nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, or coenzyme1, is a coenzyme partly made from nicotinamide (niacin or vitamin B3). NADH, through a series of reactions with acetyl and oxygen, is able to produce energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). Another function of NADH is its ability to help transform the amino acid tyrosine into the important brain chemical dopamine. Dopamine is involved in the processes of mood regulation, energy, libido, concentration, memory and muscle movement. NADH is normally found in meat, fish, and poultry. The content of NADH in fruits and vegetables is minimal.
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FACTS ABOUT
ANTIOXIDANTS
Helpful Terms
Polyphenol - Plant-derived chemicals with superb antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and skin rejuvenating capabilities, found in food sources such as tea, fruit skins, berries, olive oil, walnuts and more.
Antioxidant - A molecule capable of slowing or preventing the oxidation of other molecules - a vitamin or nutrient that may help prevent damage to the heart, arteries, and other tissues (example - vitamins C and E).
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CAUTIONS
NADH is available commercially in tablet form. Dosages of over 2.5mg have reported side effects of insomnia, mood swings, stomach upset, anxiety, fatigue and over-stimulation (a “panicky” feeling). It is not recommended for use on a daily basis for prolonged periods. Stopping quickly rather than weaning off the supplement has caused reported “crashes” – distinctive declines in energy and intense fatigue.
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