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Use: One NADH tablet a few times a week in the morning, on an empty stomach, with
water. Wait 10 to 30 minutes before eating. Or, take NADH as recommended by your
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NADH stands for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. NADH is an activated form of the B vitamin Niacin. Energy in the form of ATP was derived from sugars, amino acids, and fats. NADH is a coenzyme that helps in this complicated process of energy extraction. NADH is now available as a supplement. For more NADH information.
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Suggested
Use: One NADH tablet a few times a week in the morning, on an empty stomach, with
water. Wait 10 to 30 minutes before eating. Or, take NADH as recommended by your
health care professional.NADH: Making energy
The body, just like a car, needs fuel. Our primary source of
fuel is through fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in our diet. After digestion in the
stomach, foodstuffs are absorbed into the blood and circulate to various tissues and cells
where they are broken down into even smaller particles. One of these is a two-carbon
molecule known as acetyl. 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, C, lipoate, and riboflavin (vitamin B2). NADH, known as
nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, is a coenzyme, partly made from nicotinamide (vitamin
B3).
NADH, through a series of reactions with acetyl
and oxygen, is able to produce energy. This energy is in the form of ATP (adenosine
triphosphate). Therefore, a good supply of NADH optimizes energy production in the body.
Another function of NADH is its ability to help transform an amino acid called tyrosine
into the important brain chemical dopamine. Dopamine is involved in mood, energy, sexual
drive, concentration, memory and muscle movement.
NADH is normally found in meat, fish, and
poultry. The content of NADH in fruits and vegetables is minimal.
The NADH claims
NADH was introduced to the US health market in 1995. There
are claims that NADH can improve memory, athletic performance, slows the aging process,
and is helpful in a variety of conditions including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's
disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, and overall lack of energy.
A small number of short term studies done with an oral form
of NADH have shown slight to moderate benefits in regards to depression, Parkinson’s
disease and Alzheimer’s disease. An eight-week double blind study done at Georgetown
University Medical Center found thirty percent of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome
to benefit from 10 mg of NADH compared to eight percent of the controls. MADH
may also be helpful in treating jet lag (see below). Birkmayer
Laboratories of Vienna, Austria who organized all of these studies, are also involved in
promoting their trademarked NADH product.
NADH side effects
Reports of untoward effects from the use of 2.5 mg of NADH are rare. Higher
dosages can sometimes lead to insomnia, anxiety, fatigue, and overstimulation.
George, a 42 year-old lawyer from Philadelphia says, “I like the 2.5 mg dose of
NADH because of the alertness it provides. However, when I take 5 mg or more, it
makes me too stimulated, almost with a panicky feeling.” As more individuals
start taking NADH, we may come across additional reports of side effects. The
risk of side effects increase when NADH is combined with other stimulants. A few
patients have found that high dosages used daily for prolonged periods led to
mood swings, anxiety, and sleeplessness which resolved when the NADH was
stopped. Until we learn more about the long term effects of NADH, I do not
recommend its use on a daily basis for prolonged periods.
NADH for chronic fatigue
In a small study with twelve patients who received NADH for chronici fatigue
syndrome, most had a reduction in symtpoms the first few weeks. However, symptom
scores in the subsequent weeks of treatment were no better than those who
received placebo pills. Elevated IgG and Ig E antibody levels were found in a
significant number of patients.
Case history of one NADH user:
She noticed that NADH helped her
chronic fatigue, but things didn’t go well when she stopped. Betty, a 36
year-old homemaker from Houston, says, “I have chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
and was taking 10 mg of NADH daily. I know it really helped my energy level and
mood. But I began to have stomach upset from it and stopped for a few days. I
then fell quickly into a very bad CFS "crash," the worst one in months.”
NADH Researh Update
Stabilized NADH (ENADA) improves jet lag-induced cognitive
performance deficit
Wien Med Wochenschr. 2002;152(17-18):450-4.
Birkmayer GD, Kay GG, Vurre E.
Labor Birkmayer & MEDINFO GmbH, Wien.
Current remedies for jet lag (phototherapy, melatonin, stimulant, and sedative
medications) are limited in efficacy and practicality. The efficacy of a
stabilized, sublingual form of reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH,
ENADAlert, Menuco Corp.) as a countermeasure for jet lag was examined. Because
NADH increases cellular production of ATP and facilitates dopamine synthesis, it
may counteract the effects of jet lag on cognitive functioning and sleepiness.
Thirty-five healthy, employed subjects participated in this double-blind,
placebo-controlled study. Training and baseline testing were conducted on the
West Coast before subjects flew overnight to the East Coast, where they would
experience a 3-hour time difference. Upon arrival, individuals were randomly
assigned to received either 20 mg of sublingual stabilized NADH or
identical placebo tablets. All participants completed
computer-administered tests (including Cog Screen) to assess changes in
cognitive functioning, mood, and sleepiness in the morning and afternoon. Jet
lag resulted in increased sleepiness for over half the participants and
deterioration of cognitive functioning for approximately one third. The morning
following the flight, subjects experienced lapses of attention in addition to
disruptions in working memory, divided attention, and visual perceptual speed.
Individuals who received NADH performed significantly better on 4 cognitive test
measures and reported less sleepiness compared with those who
received placebo. No adverse effects were observed with NADH treatment.
Stabilized NADH significantly reduced jet lag-induced negative cognitive effects
and sleepiness, was easily administered, and was found to have no side effects.
NADH tablet questions
Q. I'm a 34 year old female who has been suffering from chronic fatigue and
depression (alternate with anxiety and panic attacks) for many years. After
reading about
5-HTP on the internet i started taking 100mg a day (I couldn't
obtain 50mg enteric coated capsules in my area). So far it has worked pretty
well in terms of keeping my moods balanced and increasing motivation. Although
my energy has also improved since taking 5 htp but I still get energy slumps
during part of the day. After reading on how NADH can boost energy production,
I'm keen to try it out. May I know whether NADH tablet can be taken concurrently with 5
htp?
A. It is best to learn how each supplement works by itself before
combining. It is also a good idea to take a day or two off a week. Each person
has a different response so it is not possible to guess how you would react with
the combination of a 5-htp supplement and a nadh tablet.
Q. I received an email promotion: "Source Naturals, an
industry leader in NADH now makes NADH tablet available in 20 mg. strength! For
Energy and Mental Alertness, Helps relieve drowsiness and restores alertness and
energy, Supplies ATP energy to the brain, nerves, muscles, heart, Provides
powerful support for body’s metabolic processes, Aids in the breakdown of sugar
and fats." Are any of these nadh supplement claims true?
A. NADH supplements can help with alertness and provide increased
energy and probably help in several metabolic processes. But we don't suggest
taking a nadh supplement daily, perhaps at most twice a week.
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