NAD+ Sub-Q vs IV — efficacy gap is real or imagined

N
Joined 2026
31 posts
3/7/2026 · 1535 views

IV NAD+ is the gold standard for serious protocols. Sub-Q is cheaper and easier. For longevity-adjacent goals (not clinical conditions), does Sub-Q cover the use case?

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T
Joined 2026
26 posts
3/8/2026

Sub-Q at 100mg 2x/week covers general longevity use. IV is overkill unless you're running clinical-dose protocols for addiction or neurodegenerative stuff.

M
Joined 2026
32 posts
motsc_opsMember
3/9/2026

Sub-Q is slower release and you avoid the acute IV flush. For chronic support it's arguably better. For acute high-dose loading, IV wins.

C
Joined 2026
71 posts
3/10/2026

PK data for Sub-Q NAD+ is limited but extrapolating from pyridine nucleotide class, Sub-Q gives a broader AUC with lower peak vs IV. For longevity use case, probably equivalent or better.

N
Joined 2026
31 posts
3/11/2026

Thanks all. Going to stay Sub-Q. The IV clinics charge 3-5x for a marginal acute difference that isn't the use case I need.

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