How Does NAD+ Therapy Improve Anti-Aging and Energy Levels?

NAD+ therapy at DayaDrips delivers nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide straight into the bloodstream through an IV drip, replacing a coenzyme that cells use for energy production and repair and that naturally declines with age. We offer NAD+ IV drips at our Kensington clinic as part of our premium wellness menu, alongside vitamin injections, skin boosters and hair treatments.

Key Takeaways

• NAD+ is a coenzyme every cell uses for energy production and repair, and levels fall as people age.
• DayaDrips delivers NAD+ directly into the bloodstream through an IV drip at our Kensington clinic.
• Nature Communications found that oral NAD+ precursor supplementation for six weeks raised blood NAD+ markers in older adults, though authors called it exploratory.
• GeroScience reports a 2.6-fold rise in blood NAD+ after ten weeks of oral NAD+ precursor use in adults with mild cognitive impairment.
• Our NAD+ drip sits alongside vitamin injections, skin boosters and hair treatments, and clients choose based on what they want to feel or support.

What Is NAD+ and Why Does It Decline With Age?

NAD+, short for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, is a coenzyme every cell in the body relies on to produce energy and to repair itself. It's one of the molecules involved in basic cellular function, not a vitamin or a mineral, which is why it behaves differently to something like a B12 injection.

Levels of NAD+ are known to drop as people get older. That decline is one of the reasons interest in NAD+ supplementation and IV therapy has grown among people focused on energy, recovery and long-term wellness rather than a specific illness.

How NAD+ Therapy Works at DayaDrips

At DayaDrips, we deliver NAD+ as an IV drip in our Kensington clinic. The infusion goes directly into the bloodstream rather than through the digestive system, which is the main practical difference between an NAD+ drip and an oral NAD+ supplement.

As of July 2026, our NAD+ drip is booked as a standalone appointment or alongside other treatments in our wellness menu. Some clients pair it with vitamin injections on the same visit; others book it on its own when energy is the main focus. You can read more about how the drip fits into our broader approach to ageing well on our page about NAD+ therapy for energy and healthy ageing.

What Does the Research Say About NAD+ and Energy?

Peer-reviewed research on raising NAD+ has largely tested oral nicotinamide riboside, a compound the body converts into NAD+, rather than IV NAD+ directly. Two trials found that supplementation raised blood NAD+ levels in older adults, though researchers describe the findings as early and call for larger studies before drawing firm conclusions about anti-aging benefits.

In a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial, Nature Communications reports that 1,000 mg of oral nicotinamide riboside per day for six weeks increased blood cellular NAD+ metabolism in healthy middle-aged and older adults. The study authors described the physiological benefits as exploratory and called for larger trials before any firmer claims about ageing or energy could be made.

A separate pilot study published in GeroScience followed 20 older adults with mild cognitive impairment over ten weeks. Those taking 1 gram of oral nicotinamide riboside daily saw a 2.6-fold increase in blood NAD+ compared with the placebo group, and there was no difference in adverse-event reporting between groups.

Both studies looked at oral supplementation, not IV delivery, and both focused on blood NAD+ levels rather than measuring visible ageing or long-term energy outcomes. What they show is that raising NAD+ in the body is measurable and that early research treats it as worth studying further, which is part of why IV NAD+ has become a recognised option within wellness clinics.

What Happens During an NAD+ Drip at DayaDrips?

An NAD+ session at our Kensington clinic follows the same basic format as our other IV drips: you're settled into a treatment chair, the line is set up, and the NAD+ infuses over the course of the appointment. Clients who've had the drip describe the experience directly.

Daniela Ignatescu wrote in a Google review: "I recently had a NAD+ IV drip at DayaDrips and was extremely impressed with the entire experience. The clinic is beautiful, clean, and very welcoming, creating a calm and relaxing environment from the moment you arrive... I left feeling refreshed, energised, and very happy with the service I received."

Reza Mahini's Google review echoes the same experience: "I genuinely felt so refreshed and energised afterwards, like a new person. The whole treatment was relaxing, and the time flew by because the nurses were so friendly, professional, and easy to talk to."

How Is NAD+ Different From Vitamin Injections?

NAD+ replenishes a coenzyme used for cellular energy and repair, while vitamin injections top up individual nutrients like B12 or vitamin D that support other specific functions. At DayaDrips we treat them as separate options on the menu, and clients choose based on what they want to support that day.

Both sit within our wider premium IV wellness menu in Kensington, and you don't have to choose only one on a given visit.

Where NAD+ Fits Alongside Skin and Hair Treatments

NAD+ addresses energy and cellular repair from the inside, while our skin booster and hair treatments work directly on skin hydration and scalp health. Clients often combine an inside-out approach, using NAD+ or vitamin injections alongside topical or injectable treatments, which we cover in more detail in our piece on anti-aging wellness and the inside-out approach to skin and vitality.

If you're weighing up which of our treatments to start with, our guide on choosing the best premium IV wellness and aesthetics clinic in Kensington walks through how to think about it.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I book NAD+ therapy for energy?

How often to book NAD+ IV therapy depends on your energy goals and how you respond to it. Some clients book a single drip before a demanding week, while others build it into a regular routine. Speak with our team at your Kensington appointment about a schedule that fits what you're trying to achieve.

Is NAD+ therapy safe?

The GeroScience pilot study of older adults taking an oral NAD+ precursor for ten weeks reported no difference in adverse events between the treatment and placebo groups. That study looked at oral supplementation rather than IV delivery specifically, so it's worth discussing your health history with our clinic before your first drip.

Does NAD+ therapy actually reverse ageing?

Current published research on NAD+ measures blood NAD+ levels rather than visible ageing outcomes, and both key trials describe their findings as early stage. NAD+ therapy is best understood as support for a coenzyme that declines with age, not a proven reversal of ageing itself, and we present it that way to our clients.

Can I combine NAD+ therapy with vitamin injections or skin boosters?

Yes. NAD+, vitamin injections, skin boosters and hair treatments are separate services on our menu, and many clients combine them across a single visit or over a course of appointments. Which combination makes sense depends on whether you're prioritising energy, skin quality, hair, or a mix of all three.

If you're curious whether NAD+ therapy makes sense for your energy levels, or how it might sit alongside a skin or hair treatment you're already considering, tell us what you're looking for using the form below this article and we'll help you work out the right starting point.