NAD

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NAD, short for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, is a vital coenzyme present in every cell and plays a crucial role in hundreds of metabolic processes. However, its levels decrease with aging. NAD operates in two primary ways in the body: as a key participant in converting nutrients into energy and as an auxiliary molecule for proteins that control various cellular functions, making these processes indispensable.