This has raised questions about whether NAD+ dietary supplements could be an effective tool for boosting longevity.

To find out what roles NAD actually plays in the body, and whether or not supplements could really help in the quest for rejuvenation, Medical News Today quizzed Şebnem Ünlüişler, Chief Longevity Officer and genetic engineer at the London Regenerative Institute.

What is NAD?
“Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is a central cellular coenzyme required for mitochondrial energy production, DNA repair, and regulation of stress response pathways including sirtuins and PARPs,” Ünlüişler told us.