Article: NAD+ Metabolism and Its Roles in Cellular Processes During Aging: Review

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Healthy Aging & Longevity Review

NAD+ Metabolism and Its Roles in Cellular Processes During Aging: Review

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NAD+ is crucial for energy production and for enzymes that control DNA repair, gene activity, aging, and immune function. As we age, NAD+ levels drop in many tissues, and this decline is linked to diseases such as cognitive impairment, cancer, muscle loss, and frailty. Restoring NAD+ levels can slow or even reverse some of these conditions in animal studies, making it a promising target for therapies to extend healthy lifespan. However, scientists still need to fully understand how NAD+ works in humans, the safest and most effective ways to boost it, and whether these benefits will translate to people.

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Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology

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