Advanced · 12 weeks (4 loading + 8 maintenance)
NAD+ Loading Protocol
Loading phase at 100mg/day for 2-4 weeks, then step down to 50mg/day maintenance. Referenced in longevity research communities for faster initial NAD+ replenishment.
- Type
- single
- Source
- community-derived
- Pattern
- 12 weeks on, 4 weeks off
Compounds
NAD+
SC · Morning
SC · Morning
100 mg
daily
daily
Phases
Loading
Weeks 1-4
Weeks 1-4
100
100mg/day — frontload for rapid NAD+ replenishment
100mg/day — frontload for rapid NAD+ replenishment
Maintenance
Weeks 5-12
Weeks 5-12
50
50mg/day — sustain elevated NAD+ levels
50mg/day — sustain elevated NAD+ levels
Notes
Stinging at injection site is very common with NAD+. Ice before and after, inject slowly, warm vial to room temperature.
Source notes
Community consensus from longevity research communities. Loading/maintenance pattern referenced in biohacking forums for faster NAD+ replenishment vs steady-state dosing.
For research and educational use only. This content is not medical advice.