Struggling with anxiety can be both physically and mentally exhausting. Symptoms of chronic anxiety can take many forms, including rapid heart rate, feelings of jitteriness, gastrointestinal issues, sleep disruptions, and more. If you frequently experience anxiety that’s impairing your everyday life, you’re probably more than ready to find a solution. If you’ve tried conventional options such as talk therapy or medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) with little success, it may be time to consider alternative treatments. Intravenous infusions of NAD+ or ketamine have emerged as effective treatment possibilities for individuals with anxiety disorders. If you’re interested in exploring options such as NAD+ or ketamine infusion, here’s what you need to know:
What Is NAD+?
NAD+ stands for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. This coenzyme is crucial to our bodies and is involved in dozens of functions, such as converting food into energy, regulation of circadian rhythms, and fighting the effects of oxidative stress. NAD+ supplementation has a long history of being used to treat fatigue, poor memory, and chronic pain. However, NAD+ has more recently become popularized for reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. This is because NAD+ impacts sirtuin (SIRT) activity, which can aid in bolstering serotonin levels. Low levels of serotonin is linked to increased anxiety, so supplementing with NAD+ is often helpful for individuals with anxiety.
How is NAD+ Administered?
Like similar forms of treatment, NAD+ is best administered via intravenous (IV) infusion. Although NAD+ is available as an oral supplement, this method of delivery is less effective due to lower bioavailability. When given intravenously, NAD+ is fully utilized by the body and results are achieved much more quickly. NAD+ infusions are sometimes combined or scheduled in conjunction with other types of treatment, such as ketamine therapy.
If anxiety is impacting your ability to live life to the fullest, it’s time to seek help. Like NAD+, ketamine is safe when used in clinical settings and has the potential of significantly improving your symptoms. Whether you’d like to try a combination of NAD+ and ketamine treatments or simply schedule a ketamine infusion on its own, we’re here to help you find the best path forward. Led by board-certified physicians, our team at Infuse Ketamine has the ability to coordinate with other providers to give our patients the highest chance of success. Ready to learn more? Please contact us to discuss your history so we can determine if we can help.
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