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Are NAD+ Injections Safe?

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Quick Answer

Yes, usually. When NAD⁺ injections or IVs are made the right way and given by trained medical staff, most people do fine. Some people feel mild side effects, like nausea, headache, or chest tightness. These often get better if the IV goes slower. NAD⁺ shots and IVs are compounded (they are not FDA-approved). That means quality and safety checks at the pharmacy and clinic matter a lot.

  • Common effects: tummy upset, headache, flushing, or tight muscles during the IV—usually mild and short-lasting.
  • Go slow: many side effects improve when the drip rate is slower and fluids are given.
  • Choose quality: only use trusted, sterile pharmacies and clinics with licensed providers.

This page is for learning only. Please talk to your licensed medical provider.

What Is NAD⁺?

NAD⁺ is a helper molecule found in every cell. It helps your body turn food into energy, fix cells, and keep your brain working well. Our NAD⁺ levels can drop with stress, illness, and age. Some people use NAD⁺ therapy to support energy, focus, and recovery.

Is It Safe?

Research in people shows NAD⁺ therapies are usually well-tolerated. Most problems are mild and happen during the IV, like nausea or tightness in the chest or muscles. These often go away when the nurse slows the IV or pauses it.

Important: Because NAD⁺ shots and IVs are compounded, they must be made with the right sterile ingredients. Using the wrong grade (like food-grade powder) can raise the risk of germs or endotoxins. Choose clinics that use high-quality sterile compounding and follow safety rules.

Who Should Be Careful?

  • Active cancer: avoid NAD⁺ unless your oncology team explicitly approves and supervises care.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding: there is not enough research—avoid unless your clinician says it is okay.
  • Serious heart issues or complex medical problems: talk with your provider first.
  • Past reaction to NAD⁺ products: tell your care team before treatment.

Possible Side Effects

  • Nausea or upset stomach
  • Headache, flushing, or feeling warm
  • Muscle or chest tightness during the drip
  • Tenderness where the shot or IV goes in

These are usually mild. Most improve when the IV rate is slowed and you are well-hydrated.

How To Make It Safer

  1. Medical team: get NAD⁺ at a clinic with licensed providers and clear emergency steps.
  2. Source quality: ask the clinic which sterile pharmacy they use and if they test for endotoxins.
  3. Start slow: go at a comfortable drip rate; tell staff right away if you feel tightness or nausea.
  4. Hydrate: good fluids and electrolytes can help headaches and cramps.
Our sourcing: We obtain NAD⁺ from a 503B outsourcing compounding pharmacy with lot-level sterility and endotoxin testing. Products are compounded (not FDA-approved for any disease) and administered by trained staff in our Newport Beach clinic.

Want to try NAD⁺ Therapy at Range Medical?

Medical-supervised NAD⁺ IVs and injections designed to support energy, focus, and recovery.

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FAQ

Are NAD⁺ injections FDA-approved?

No. Compounded NAD⁺ products are not FDA-approved. Use clinics and pharmacies that follow strict sterile rules.

What side effects are most common?

Mild nausea, headache, flushing, or tightness in the chest or muscles during the IV. Slowing the drip usually helps.

Is IV safer than injections?

Both can be safe when done right. Most discomfort is about IV speed. Going slower often feels better.

Can I do NAD⁺ if I have cancer?

Generally avoid NAD⁺ during active cancer unless your oncologist approves and supervises it. Evidence is limited, and safety oversight is essential.

Who should skip NAD⁺?

People who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or who have complex medical problems, should talk with a clinician first.

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