Nicotinamide adenine nucleotide (NAD+) has emerged as a key regulator of cellular processes that control the body’s response to stress. By modulating NAD+ sensing enzymes, it controls hundreds of key processes from energy metabolism to cell survival, rising and falling depending on food intake, exercise, and the time of day. NAD+ levels steadily decline with age, resulting in altered metabolism and increased disease susceptibility. NAD boosting appears to not only improve the health of the liver but also increase its capacity for regeneration and protect it against hepatotoxicity. NAD+ levels are critical for normal heart function and recovery from injury. NAD+ is known to exert significant anti-inflammatory actions within the body and may be used to reduce the inflammation that typically occurs with pain and, thereby, offers some relief from pain. Along with pain management, NAD helps with chronic fatigue, addiction therapy, and improved cognition. 

High-dose intravenously administered vitamin C (IVC) is widely used in cancer patients by complementary and alternative medicine practitioners. The most frequent indications for IVC therapy result from the belief in its effectiveness as a potent anti-cancer agent which additionally enhances chemosensitivity of cancer cells and reduces chemotherapy-related toxicities and fatigue intensity. 

Benefits of intravenous high dose Vitamin C has been studied as an alternative cancer treatment. Ascorbic Acid given intravenously at a high level creates a very toxic state in the blood reducing the growth of tumor cells and tumor death. Tumor cells cannot survive in a high dose state of Ascorbic Acid. In addition, research has been done on the benefits of high dose ascorbic acid during covid 19 infection. Many physicians agree there are positive outcomes utilizing high dose vit c in their treatment plan to fight off covid 19. The most promising results from this study was the reduction of cytokines in the body during an infection. Cytokines are small proteins that are crucial in controlling the growth and activity of other immune system cells and  blood cells. High dose Vit C has proven to reduce the amount of ICU stay by 44% in clinical trials. Vit C also helps to synthesize collagen. Having low levels of vit c directly affects connective tissue structure. Connective tissues are necessary for proper structure and support within the body.

Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is created by the body to protect our cells from “free radicals”. Free radicals can damage our cells if antioxidants like ALA are lacking in the body. Antioxidants help fight off infection, therefore playing a critical role in the immune system. Some benefits of ALA are that it helps to convert glucose to energy, protects brain and nerve tissue, and eliminates the body of toxic metals. ALA is especially useful in treating diabetic neuropathy being that it helps to improve healthy nerve function.