In this podcast, I’m going to tell you how to slow down aging so you can look younger and live longer. The mitochondria are the body's energy factory. The health and function of your mitochondria directly correlate to aging and longevity.
The Krebs cycle is a process in your body that starts with food and ends with energy. It requires nutrients or cofactors to work properly. NAD is a vital nutrient involved in extracting energy from food to make ATP, and it’s critical for longevity and anti-aging.
NAD prevents muscle loss, especially in cancer patients, and protects against radiation. As we age, NAD decreases. Researchers have found that CD38 depletes NAD, and mice with less CD38 tend to live longer.
Here are 5 compounds that boost NAD to help slow aging:
1. Apigenin
Parsley is the best source, but it’s also found in thyme, oregano, basil, and celery.
2. Anthoxanthin
Consume blueberries and other blue, purple, or red foods such as elderberry, concord grapes, and purple potato.
3. Curcumin
This is found in turmeric.
4. Quercetin
The best source is onion, and the most is found in the outer part. You can also find quercetin in apple skin.
5. Methylene blue
This was the first medical drug ever invented. It seems to be a good inhibitor of CD38, which can help boost NAD.