Why is brain health important?
Brain health—and particularly the ageing brain— has become a topic of increasing interest as people continue to live longer. Current science shows us that the brain undergoes clear changes as you age. Like all your other vital organs, the cells in your brain need NAD+ to function properly. The NAD+ supporting power of Tru Niagen® can help support brain cells in all that they do.
Brain NAD+ declines with age
Your brain is divided into three main structures—the cerebrum, the cerebellum, and the brain stem. These structures include specialised areas such as the cerebral cortex, basal ganglia, thalamus, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, amygdala (aka the limbic system), pineal gland, and hippocampus, which all contribute to central nervous system function.
Even at rest, this three-pound organ consumes around 20% of your body’s energy. The tissues in your brain contribute to vital processes, including motor performance, cognition, speech, and memory. Essentially, everything you experience is processed through your brain, which arguably makes it the most important organ in your body.
It's well understood that NAD+ is vital in both cellular energy production and repair. Research has shown that NAD+ plays a key role in the way that neurons adapt to a range of physiological stressors and support processes associated with brain health.
Addresses the hallmarks of brain ageing
In 2018, a review published in Cell Metabolism posited 10 hallmarks of brain ageing, which include the following changes:
- Mitochondrial dysfunction
- Accumulated oxidative damage in cells
- Impaired cellular waste disposal
- Senescence (death) of neural and glial cells
- Compromised stress response
More clinical investigation is needed, but according to the review, “emerging findings are revealing linkages by which age-related NAD+ depletion is positively related to the 10 hallmarks of brain aging.”
NAD+ supports brain health as you age
Research backs the hypothesis that supporting cellular NAD+ may support healthy neuron function.
Consequently, it stands to reason that NAD+ precursors can help support healthy neurons in the brain.
