Overview
While one-day NAD+ 500 mg infusions can have a profound effect on athletic recovery – research shows that for elite world performance athletes the following protocols have tremendous effects. However, these protocols are expensive and should be reserved for highly elite athletic performers.
At DripDok, using one day 500 mg infusions you can expect almost instantaneous recovery and removal of DOMS preparing you for a PR, competition, or other athletic edge or advantage.
World-Class Performance Protocols
Some protocols for Olympic-level athletes are intense, to say the least; not to mention extremely expensive. At DripDok we have the ability to implement these protocols however generally we find that our typical rapid recovery protocol discussed below is sufficient enough for the patients we work with within Indonesia.
From supplements to anabolic steroids, athletes across the globe are constantly seeking ways to improve their endurance and athletic performance. In recent years, we’ve accrued substantial research showing that supplementing with nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) increases exercise endurance, at least in rodents. So, do these NMN-related athletic endurance benefits apply to humans?
The issue with many clinics in Indonesia and specifically in Bali is they claim to be infusing NAD+ while they are infusing NMN or NADH which is significantly different. Not only is it false advertising but it is highly unethical from a business perspective.
What is Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+)?
NAD+ is an essential coenzyme required for life and cellular functions. Enzymes are catalysts that make biochemical reactions possible. Coenzymes are ‘helper’ molecules that enzymes need in order to function.
What Does NAD+ Do?
NAD+ is the most abundant molecule in the body besides water, and without it, an organism would die. NAD+ is used by many proteins throughout the body, such as the sirtuins, which repair damaged DNA. It is also important for mitochondria, which are the powerhouses of the cell and generate the chemical energy that our bodies use.
In a human trial, Hu and colleagues from Guangzhou Sport University published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition showing that NMN powder taken orally can increase the aerobic capacity — the consumption of oxygen by our muscles — of adult runners. What’s more, this NMN treatment also improves the ability of our skeletal muscles to utilize oxygen for more efficient energy production during endurance exercise. Hu and colleagues’ results support that NMN may increase athletic endurance by enhancing this skeletal muscle oxygen utilization capacity.
NAD+ is the missing link in fitness
NAD+ is the missing link in fitness, helping to achieve your fitness goals and improve your muscle function.. NAD+ will enhance your performance and boost your recovery.
NAD+ infusions are proven to
- Boost energy and stamina
- Increased strength
- Optimize immune system
- Boosted metabolism
- Enhanced muscle recovery
Keep Athletes Safe, Happy, and Healthy
Sports are a fantastic way for everyone to stay in shape, alleviate stress, and spend time with others. Particularly for kids and teenagers, sports can teach children about teamwork, passion, perseverance, and healthy competition. At the same time, it is critical for athletes to take steps to remain healthy and safe while competing.
If you are an athlete (or if you have a child competing in a sport), you need to make sure they are safe, happy, and healthy. This means eating right, stretching before and after practices, and providing their bodies with the building blocks they need to recover. This is where IV Therapy can be helpful.
What Is NAD+ IV Therapy?
First, it is important for you to note that certain types of IV therapy might not be permitted depending on the rules of your official sporting organization. If you have questions or concerns about what is permitted and what is not, we can help you answer them.
On the other hand, if IV therapy is allowed, this can serve as a great complement to your training routine. The goal of IV therapy is to help you recover.
There are numerous benefits that come from IV therapy for athletes. These include:
- IV therapy can help your body promote efficient energy consumption
- IV therapy plays a key role in the synthesis of proteins that support muscle growth, recovery, and repair
- IV therapy can streamline your body’s metabolic processes
- When you undergo regular IV therapy, you can reduce the frequency of muscle cramps
- Your cellular repair processes can be improved with regular IV therapy
- IV therapy can scavenge free oxygen radicals that would otherwise cause oxidative stress, damaging your body’s cells and tissues
IV therapy can help your body recover immediately, helping you replace electrolytes and fluids that are lost during workouts and competition. Of course, there are multiple types of IV therapy and you need to choose the one that is right for you. One of the most beneficial types of IV treatments is NAD+ IV Infusion Therapy For Athletic Performance.
How Does NAD+ IV Therapy for Athletes Work?
If you are looking for a way to boost your recovery process, the trick might be NAD+. This could be the key to improving the longevity of your athletic performance. Some of the improvements that people have noted following an NAD+ infusion include:
- Improvements in strength
- Prolonged endurance
- Better stamina
- Improved overall athletic performance
NAD+ is becoming a favorite among individuals who are looking to boost the amounts of ATP they have in their body during athletic performance. Mitochondria use cellular respiration and the electron transport chain to pump out loads of ATP, which is the body’s primary energy source.
In this manner, a boost of NAD+ via IV infusion can lead to improved mitochondrial oxygenation. With a flood of NAD+, your body’s mitochondria will have the resources they need to power your body’s muscles, leading to increased strength, improved muscle responses, and increased potency.
Combining NMN with Training Improves Endurance Exercise
To determine whether healthy, middle-aged people can reap similar benefits from NMN, Hu and colleagues supplemented runners with 300, 600, or 1200 mg/day of orally administered NMN powder for six weeks. During this time, these three dosage groups trained five to six times per week for 40-60 minutes and then underwent heart and lung (cardiopulmonary) exercise testing.
The endurance exercise testing revealed that the body’s ability to absorb oxygen and deliver it to tissues significantly improved with the 600 and 1200 mg/day dosages. Hu and colleagues also examined the effect of NMN on aerobic power, the muscles’ ability to use oxygen from the heart and lungs for energy production, which they found improved at these doses compared to runners who didn’t take NMN. What’s more, the ventilatory threshold — the point where the breathing rate increases faster than oxygen absorption — significantly improved at 600 and 1200 mg/day doses with training. These findings show that taking NMN in addition to exercising can improve the body’s oxygen utilization capabilities, especially at higher doses.
DripDoks Approach To NAD+ for Athletic Recovery
We use a specific approach that often combines a 500 mg NAD+ infusion using IV push directly after your training. Within a 1-2 hour time frame is ideal.
In addition, we can combine performance peptides such as:
- HGH
- BPC157
- TB500
- Ipamoralin
- GHRP 2 & 6
- DAC
- and more
You can learn more about the peptides we use here.
We will work with you to determine what will be the best approach for your goals and needs for your athletic performance.
NAD+ Phyto boosts SIRT1, SIRT1 is a key messenger in relaying growth-factor signaling from muscles to blood vessels. Blood vessel growth proteins are exercise-induced, released by muscles under strain. Thus boosting SIRT1 levels through NAD+, blood vessel growth is stimulated and muscle wasting is staved off. Improved blood vessel density enhances oxygen and nutrients supply to muscles, aiding repair and recovery after strenuous exercise. The enhanced performance and boosted muscle repair start with NAD+
Hydrate well – water regulates your body temperature, lubricates your joints, transfer nutrients
Sleep to recover – your body produces its own muscle-building hormones when you sleep. During NREM sleep, blood flow to your muscles increases, and tissue growth and repair occur. NAD+ plays a crucial role in metabolic circadian rhythms, your body clock, regulating your sleep cycles
Perform Active recovery – easy gentle movement improves circulation which promotes nutrient and waste products transport throughout the body – repair and refuels. Research has shown that increased NAD+ levels affect the subject’s ability to exercise; 56 to 80% greater exercise capacity compared with the control group.
Ice Bath/ water therapy – It is suggested to alternate 2 minutes of hot water with 30 seconds of cold water to recover faster, reduce muscle soreness, and prevent injury.
The older we get, the less NAD we produce. By the age of 80 NAD+ levels drop to as low as 1%.
NAD+ levels can be boosted naturally through exercise, intake of nutrients, and intermittent fasting.
The best way to boost your NAD+ levels is via direct IV infusion.
Boost your NAD+ levels, boosting your stamina, endurance, and recovery after exercise. Improve your energy levels with NAD+, improve your quality of life.
What To Expect During NAD+ IV Therapy
When you arrive for an NAD+ IV Infusion Therapy For Athletic Performance, you should have a few expectations. These include:
- You will be greeted by a trained medical professional who is well-versed in IV infusions, particularly NAD+ infusions
- You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you might have about how the IV infusion works
- Once the IV infusion starts, it should proceed in an efficient manner; however, if you have any concerns, we will stop the IV infusion immediately
- It may take a while for you to notice the effects of NAD+ infusions but after a series of infusions, you should notice the beneficial effects noted above
It is important for you to take a well-rounded approach to your recovery process following workouts and games. When you undergo an NAD+ infusion designed for athletes, you are investing in your recovery process and your athletic performance as a whole. Rely on us to provide your body with the resources it needs to perform at its best athletically.
NAD+ is a beneficial addition that can take one’s athletic performance and focus to the next level. Sports aren’t only a physical game, but also a mental one.
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