NAD+ injections, IV drips and supplements: how they differ

If you've looked into NAD+, you've probably seen three options: IV drips at a clinic, pills and powders, and at-home injections. Here's how they differ.

IV drips

An IV drip puts NAD+ straight into a vein, usually at a clinic or IV lounge.

• Time: a session often takes a few hours, because NAD+ is usually given slowly.
• Where: you go to the clinic for each session.
• Cost: sessions are typically priced one at a time.

Supplements

Most NAD+ supplements don't contain NAD+ itself. They contain "precursors," such as nicotinamide riboside (NR) or nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), which the body can turn into NAD+.

• Convenient: a capsule or powder you take by mouth, no prescription.
• Not regulated like medication: supplements aren't reviewed by the FDA before they're sold, so quality and dose can vary from brand to brand.
• Research: most human studies on raising NAD+ have used these precursors. Researchers are still studying what they do for health.

At-home injections

This is what our program offers. NAD+ is given as a small injection just under the skin (subcutaneous), at home.

• Prescribed: a licensed California physician reviews your health history first.
• Pharmacy-made: each vial is prepared by a LegitScript-certified 503A compounding pharmacy that follows USP <797> standards for sterile compounding.
• At home: the usual schedule is a few minutes, 3–4 times per week. No clinic visits.
• Monthly: a 1000 mg vial with injection supplies, $299/month, free 2-day shipping, no contract.

Side by side

Which is right for you?

That depends on your health history, your budget and what fits your routine. If you're considering NAD+ injections, start with our short health quiz. A physician will review it and decide whether it's appropriate for you.

Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Prescription required; a licensed physician determines eligibility.