614: The science behind NAD, longevity, & metabolic health | Andrew Salzman, M.D.

“ NAD is the key regulator of the entire metabolic machinery of the body,” explains Andrew Salzman, MD. 

Andrew Salzman, MD, physician, biomedical entrepreneur, and Chief Medical Officer at Wonderfeel, joins us to explore how optimizing NAD levels could hold the key to slowing aging, enhancing cellular function, and improving healthspan from the inside out. Plus: 

- What is NAD? (~2:30)

- When does NAD decline (~4:00)

- How to assess your levels (~4:35)

- The connection to perimenopause & menopause (~5:17)

- The impact of lifestyle on NAD (~6:40)

- The benefits of increasing your levels (~9:00)

- Interesting areas of research (~11:20)

- Preventing NAD from breaking down (~12:00)

- What is CD38? (~12:45)

- The impact of NAD on muscle mass (~15:00)

- How to be an informed consumer of NAD supplements (~16:05)

- Salzman’s personal routine (~17:45)

- Dosage & beneficial ingredients in Wonderfeel products (~19:00) 

- Who can benefit from NAD (~22:25)

- The benefits on metabolism (~23:15)

- Safety of NAD (~24:15)

- The impact on sexual dysfunction (~25:45)

- Emerging research (~33:45)

Referenced in the episode: 

- Check out Wonderfeel (https://getwonderfeel.com/?utm_source=mbg&utm_medium=podcast)  

- Learn more about Salzman (https://getwonderfeel.com/experts/andrew-salzman-md/?utm_source=mbg&utm_medium=podcast) 

- Follow Wonderfeel on Instagram (@getwonderfeel)

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