HEALTH REPORT
for mitochondrial function, repair of DNA, cell signalling and the production of ATP, the body’s principal energy molecule. NAD+ levels will decline naturally with age, and this decline has been linked to reduced cellular function, lower energy production and a greater vulnerability to age-related health problems. Although supplemental NAD+ is poorly absorbed, cutting-edge research now indicates that two ‘precursor nutrients’, the compounds nicotinamide riboside and nicotinamide mononucleotide, can actually be converted into NAD+ in the body. This finding has attracted significant interest in
metabolism can increase your risk of chronic disease, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and fatty liver disease. The good news is that a simple plant- derived compound called berberine, which is traditionally used in both Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, can be of significant benefit in improving and supporting your metabolic health. Contemporary science shows that berberine activates AMPK, which is an important enzyme that is involved in cellular energy balance, glucose uptake, the metabolism of fatty acids and mitochondrial function.
The plant-derived compound berberine can be of significant benefit in improving and supporting your metabolic health.
health science circles, because it means these nutrients will help to support cellular energy, mitochondrial function and other critical processes associated with healthy ageing. 2 Support metabolic health: By the age of 55, your metabolism starts to slow down. Poor metabolic health is linked to problems with regulating blood sugar, insulin sensitivity, less effective digestion, slower processing of drugs and alcohol, lowered immunity and less efficient digestion and absorption of nutrients, especially fats. In turn, a sluggish
Taken together, NAD+ and berberine offer a complementary approach to healthy ageing. One supports cellular energy and repair, while the other helps regulate the metabolic environment in which those cells must function. Combined with a healthy lifestyle, they represent a targeted way to support not just a longer life, but a better one. Danny Urbinder is a naturopath and educator with over 30 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, including leadership roles in practitioner education. He co-developed a successful genetic testing service and has a strong foundation in nutritional biochemistry and functional pathol- ogy. Danny continues to bridge science and natural health, translating research into practical strategies for optimising healthspan and longevity.
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