NAM therapy

NAM therapy might refer to therapies involving NAD (Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) and its precursors like NMN (Nicotinamide mononucleotide) and NR (Nicotinamide riboside). Andrew Huberman and Dr. Craig Koniver discuss these compounds, noting that while they aren't the same, both NMN and NR are used to raise NAD levels, which is thought to have various health benefits.

NAD is crucial for energy metabolism and cellular processes, and there is interest in its role in health, particularly in energy levels and inflammation. Methods of administration include expensive intravenous infusions, subcutaneous injections, and more affordable sublingual supplements like NMN or NR. Topical applications are also mentioned, though less common due to practical issues like skin irritation from patches 1 2.

Despite anecdotal evidence suggesting benefits such as improved energy and reduced inflammation, the scientific literature providing conclusive evidence for these effects is still developing. Therefore, personal clinical experiences are heavily relied upon to assess efficacy 2. Additionally, Andrew Huberman highlights the regulatory changes affecting NMN's availability due to its classification as an experimental drug 3.