#446: The NAD Code: Secrets to ENERGY, Aging, CD38, and Gut Health Breakthroughs With Dr. Andrew Salzman
6/12/20261 hr 12 min
Today, I’m joined by Dr. Andrew Salzman, a pioneer in NAD research whose work has spanned everything from pediatric sepsis to cutting-edge longevity science. Dr. Salzman dives deep into why NAD isn’t just another supplement buzzword, but a central molecule powering our energy, resilience, and even fertility. Wonderfeel is gifting a 7-day Youngr™ supply with every Youngr™ order. Click here and use code NAT at checkout to claim your complimentary gift. Offer ends two weeks from today’s episode. Episode Timestamps: Introduction ... 00:00:00 Scientific rigor in supplement development ... 00:06:49 Evolution of medicine and the role of populist health ... 00:09:37 Changing views on aging and longevity ... 00:14:13 NAD’s role in energy, repair, and aging ... 00:17:22 When NAD starts to decline and why it matters ... 00:21:06 Early signs of NAD deficiency ... 00:22:22 NAD’s connection to fertility and reproductive health ... 00:25:03 Gut health, inflammation, and NAD depletion ... 00:34:16 Lifestyle and diet drivers of NAD loss ... 00:39:35 How to assess NAD needs ... 00:42:11 Boosting NAD: supplement strategies and limits ... 00:44:09 NMN versus NR and dosing ... 00:46:05 Wonderfeel’s approach: address depletion and boost levels ... 00:51:53 Commonly reported results and user feedback ... 00:54:52 Creatine’s critical role in cellular energy and aging ... 00:57:55 Future directions: criticism, biomarkers, and personalization ... 01:10:10 Podcast wrap-up, offers, and disclaimer ... 01:15:09 Our Amazing Sponsors: Quantum Upgrade – A 24/7 quantum energy streaming service designed to support energy, focus, sleep, recovery, and a more balanced nervous system, backed by placebo-controlled research showing measurable improvements in stress-related brain activity and heart rate variability. Try it free for 15 days with no credit card required at QuantumUpgrade.io and use code NAT15. Micro-BOOST (Humic Mineral Complex) by BEAM Minerals - A concentrated liquid humic formula that binds and removes toxins like heavy metals, mold, and pollutants—working fast with just a daily shot. Head to http://www.beamminerals.com/NAT20, use code NAT20, and get 20% off your first order. Daily Gut Detox by Just Thrive Health – A gentle, science-backed detox powered by clinically proven immunoglobulins that bind and remove toxins while supporting your gut, immune system, and digestion—without harsh flushing or discomfort. Visit JustThriveHealth.com/NAT20 and use code NAT20 for 20% off your order, risk-free. Nat's Links: YouTube Channel Join My Membership Community Sign up for My Newsletter Instagram Dr. Bill Lawrence Episode
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First 90 secondsNathalie Niddam· Host0:00
[gentle music] Welcome to Longevity. I'm your host, Natalie Needham. I'm a nutritionist, a human potential and epigenetic coach, and I created this podcast to bring you the latest ways to take control of your health and longevity. We cover it all, from new technology and ancestral health practices to personalized interventions, and a very special interest of mine, peptides and bioregulators. Enjoy the show. Welcome back. I'm Natalie Needham, your host. Now, if you've heard people talking about NAD and wondered whether it's just another longevity buzzword and if you should actually care, today's episode is for you. Dr. Andrew Saltzman has been researching NAD since the 1980s, long before it became a headline topic in health circles. He explains why your energy levels, gut health, inflammation, and even fertility may all be connected through this remarkable molecule. We unpack the hidden role of CD38, why longevity isn't just about living longer, and what might actually be draining your cellular batteries faster than you realize. Now, if after this episode you're interested in trying out this brand-new formula, it's called Younger NMN, that we discussed today, Wonderfeel is gifting a seven-day Younger supply with every Younger order. You just gotta go to getwonderfeel.com and use code NAT at checkout to claim your complimentary gift.