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What is NAD+?
NAD+ stands for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. It is a coenzyme, a helper molecule, found in every cell in the body. It plays a part in turning food into usable energy and in processes that maintain and repair cells.
Your body makes NAD+ from building blocks in food, including forms of vitamin B3 (niacin). Studies suggest NAD+ levels tend to fall as we get older, which is one reason it has attracted so much interest.
How does an NAD+ drip work?
NAD+ is mixed into a bag of sterile fluid and given into a vein through a cannula, usually in your arm or hand. Unlike most vitamin drips, it has to be given slowly. Running it too fast is uncomfortable, so the practitioner starts at a low rate and adjusts it depending on how you feel.
That means an NAD+ session takes longer than a standard drip, often well over an hour. The session length for our NAD+ drip is shown on the treatment page.
What does an NAD+ drip feel like?
Many people feel some sensations while NAD+ is running. These are usually linked to the speed of the infusion and tend to settle when the rate is slowed. They can include:
- Flushing or a feeling of warmth.
- Nausea or a sense of stomach discomfort.
- Chest tightness or pressure.
- Headache, light-headedness or restlessness.
- Muscle aches or cramps.
Why do people choose an NAD+ drip?
NAD+ drips are popular with people interested in energy, focus and healthy ageing, and some choose them as part of a wider wellness routine.
It is important to be clear about the evidence. Much of the research on NAD+ comes from laboratory and animal studies, and research in humans, particularly on NAD+ given by drip, is still early. No NAD+ drip can guarantee a particular result, and it is not a substitute for sleep, a balanced diet, exercise or medical care.
How much does an NAD+ drip cost?
In the UK, NAD+ drips often cost £250 or more. NAD+ is an expensive ingredient compared with most vitamins, and the slow infusion means a longer appointment, which both add to the price.
Our current NAD+ drip price is shown on the treatment page and confirmed before you pay. You pay a deposit to book, and the balance is due on the day after your suitability check.
Who should not have an NAD+ drip?
An NAD+ drip is not suitable for everyone. Our clinical team will check your health screening, and you should not have one, or should only have one after specific medical advice, if any of these apply:
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have a heart condition, including heart failure or a heart rhythm problem.
- You have kidney or liver disease.
- You have, or are being treated for, cancer.
- You take regular prescribed medicines, unless our clinician has checked them.
- You are under 18.
What happens when I book an NAD+ drip with vFlow?
You book online, pay a deposit and complete a health screening. Our clinical team reviews your answers, and your practitioner completes final checks and consent on the day before anything is prepared.
Because the session is longer, plan to have time to relax and let your practitioner know straight away if you feel any discomfort, so they can slow the rate. If our clinician decides NAD+ is not suitable for you, your deposit is refunded in full.
Frequently asked questions
What is an NAD+ drip?
An NAD+ drip is a slow intravenous infusion of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, a coenzyme found in every cell that is involved in energy metabolism and cell repair.
How long does an NAD+ drip take?
Longer than most drips, because NAD+ has to be given slowly. Sessions often run for well over an hour. The session length for our NAD+ drip is shown on the treatment page.
Why does an NAD+ drip make you feel uncomfortable?
Some people feel flushing, nausea, stomach discomfort or chest tightness during the infusion. These sensations are usually linked to the speed of the drip and tend to settle when the practitioner slows the rate.
Is there evidence that NAD+ drips work?
NAD+ is popular with people interested in energy, focus and healthy ageing, but most research so far is from laboratory and animal studies. Research in humans is still early, so no specific result can be promised.
How much does an NAD+ drip cost in the UK?
NAD+ drips in the UK often cost £250 or more, because the ingredient is expensive and the appointment is longer. Our current price is shown on the treatment page and confirmed before you pay.
Ready to book?
Every vFlow treatment starts with a health screening and a suitability check. You pay a deposit to book, and it is refunded in full if a treatment is not suitable for you.
This guide is general information, not medical advice. Clinical content review pending.