The body produces the substance NADH itself, but the production decreases with age or disease. NADH has been used for several years intravenously in patients with Parkinson's disease; but after 20 years of research the substance has been stabilized so that it can be administered orally, i.e. as tablet which are taken with plenty of water on an empty stomach.
The cells' energy production takes place in the mitochondria which are small oval bodies that float in the cellular fluid. With the help of oxygen and enzymes they metabolize the nutrients in our diet to an energy-rich phosphate compound called ATP.
NADH is an indispensable part of this process called the citric acid cycle or the Krebs cycle. The Krebs cycle does not produce energy but NADH. The more NADH, the more energy (ATP) the cells can produce - and without NADH; no energy. NADH is like the spark in the sparking plug of a motor.
Coenzyme Q10 can only be absorbed and function in the body if there are sufficient quantities of NADH. The combination of these two substances is therefore exceptionally effective and is used for cancer treatment in the USA.
At Georgetown University research on Alzheimer's disease and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is carried out. In almost all the cases studied, NADH appears to relieve chronic fatigue syndrome with prolonged use, i.e. from 5 days to 6 weeks.
In healthy people, NADH supplements provide extra energy and clarity of the brain immediately.
NADH can repair damaged cells. The genetic damage of our cells is the cause of many diseases, not least cancer. NADH is needed to protect and repair DNA.
NADH strengthens the cellular immune system; T- and B- lymphocytes in particular plus macrophages and takes care of the production and recirculation of antioxidants, gluthatione in particular.
It stimulates the body's production of the hormones adrenaline, dopamine, serotonine, and norephedrine. For this reason, NADH is an effective substance in the treatment of depression.
NADH appears to improve the quality of sleep.
An NADH intake reduces weight for some people, since dopamine can suppress excessive appetite.
NADH protects the liver cells and other cells, it delays cell death and tissue degeneration. It protects the mitochondria from the effects of chemotherapy and enzyme-inhibiting antiviral medicine.
NADH is used as a performance enhancing drug by athletes.
NADH has a strong anti-ageing effect because of its effective antioxidant effect.
As a dietary supplement, NADH is only sold in one stabilized form today. It is patented all over the world, and the product is sold under the name ENADA. Since the substance is costly to produce, the price level is relatively high. Max. 80 p per tablet (5 mg.), possibly cheaper depending on where it is bought.
ENADA was discovered by professor Birkmayer who invented the Parkinson medicine Lev-Dopa. ENADA is produced in Austria.
A normal dose for healthy people is 10 mg. daily (2 tablets). Take them on an empty stomach with plenty of water. Wait for 1/2 hours after intake before eating.
There are no reported side effects from the use of NADH in doses up to 10 mg. daily, but there are no trials of prolonged use.
For further information: www.nadh-shop.de
