"In very plain words...IV NAD+ intake is silly."
See why VOGUE questions the science behind trendy IV NAD+ treatments—and lists Basis as a better option.
Why IV NAD+ falls short
Charalampos Tzoulis, M.D., professor of neurology and neurogenetics at the University of Bergen and Haukeland University Hospital in Norway
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Taking Basis daily is proven to safely and sustainably raise NAD+ levels by 40% without any of the side effects of IV administration (at a fraction of the cost).
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It’s "NAD+ mania," says VOGUE, adding that the coenzyme is a target for “algorithm-conscious wellness warriors and credentialed researchers alike.” NAD+ is a critical molecule made inside our cells that’s required for cellular energy production and optimal cellular health. While scientific research supports the benefits of boosting NAD+ with NAD+ precursor supplements like Basis, many—including celebrities Hailey and Justin Bieber, Jennifer Aniston, and Joe Rogan—are getting IV NAD+ drips, which lack scientific evidence. “IV drips are unnecessary and biologically do not make much sense, as there is no transporter to get the NAD+ molecule into the cells,” said Michael Sagner, M.D., director of the European Society of Preventive Medicine and a member of the Elysium Scientific Advisory Board.
Unlike NAD+, NAD+ precursors like NR (in Basis) can enter cells and are clinically proven to raise NAD+ levels. There are dozens of rigorous, placebo-controlled studies, including those from Elysium Health, demonstrating their safety and efficacy. Even if an increase in NAD+ were achieved with IV infusion, the benefit will disappear rapidly without regular repeated infusions. “In very plain words, intramuscular and IV NAD+ intake is silly,” says Charalampos Tzoulis, M.D., professor of neurology and neurogenetics at the University of Bergen and Haukeland University Hospital in Norway in the VOGUE article.
Taking Basis daily is proven to safely and sustainably raise NAD+ levels by 40% without any of the side effects of IV administration (at a fraction of the cost).
Basis vs. IV NAD+
Increases NAD+ levels inside cells?
Increases NAD+ levels inside cells
Most of the infused NAD+ is excreted, according to one open-label study. There was a 538% increase in urine NAD+ excretion rate at the end of a 6-hr IV NAD+ infusion session.
Sustains elevated NAD+ levels?
With just two pills a day
Requires repeated infusions
Clinical evidence?
Backed by 16+ completed or ongoing human trials
1 small, open-label study, which demonstrated that most of the infused NAD+ was excreted in the urine.
Tested for safety?
Dozens of rigorous, placebo-controlled studies on NAD+ precursors, including Basis, to demonstrate safety and efficacy
1 open-label study
Proven benefits?
- Reduces tiredness and fatigue
- Increases cellular energy
- Protects DNA from stressors
- Supports a healthy inflammatory response
- Supports healthy muscle function
- Promotes healthy aging
- Supports collagen and ceramide synthesis for healthy skin
No proven benefits
Ingredients
Two proven ingredients that work synergistically:
- 250 mg nicotinamide riboside (NR), a clinically proven NAD+ booster
- 50 mg pterostilbene, a potent antioxidant and sirtuin activator
NAD+ dissolved in saline solution
Cost
$3.33 per day for sustained, elevated NAD+
~$500-2,000 per infusion
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Basis is clinically validated to increase cellular NAD+ levels, which decline with age. NAD+ is found in every cell you have and is essential to cellular metabolism, the chemistry that keeps you up and running.
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