{"product_id":"nad-total","title":"NAD Total","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbig\u003eThe NAD System – A Central Component of Mitochondrial Energy Metabolism\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNAD system\u003c\/strong\u003e is increasingly becoming the focus of scientific research concerning cellular energy, healthy aging (longevity), and the function of \u003cstrong\u003emitochondria\u003c\/strong\u003e. This doesn't just involve a single molecule but a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplex interplay of various precursors \u0026amp; forms of NAD\u003c\/strong\u003e, which assume different tasks \u003cstrong\u003ewithin the mitochondrial energy metabolism\u003c\/strong\u003e in the human body. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMitochondria are considered the powerhouses of our cells\u003c\/strong\u003e and produce most of the cellular energy. From a biochemical perspective, this process does not occur in a single step but through several successive metabolic pathways. The NAD system accompanies this energy production along various biological stations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA starting point in natural metabolism is \u003cstrong\u003eVitamin B3 (Niacin)\u003c\/strong\u003e, from which the body can form NAD⁺, among other things, via \u003cstrong\u003eNicotinamide Riboside (NR)\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eNAD⁺\u003c\/strong\u003e is the oxidized form of the NAD system and acts as an electron acceptor in energy metabolism. In the \u003cstrong\u003ecitric acid cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e – a central part of mitochondrial energy production – \u003cstrong\u003eenergy-rich electrons are transferred to NAD⁺\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eCalcium-alpha-ketoglutarate (CAK)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a component of this metabolic pathway and is involved in reactions of the \u003cstrong\u003ecitric acid cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e. The absorption of electrons leads to the formation of \u003cstrong\u003eNADH\u003c\/strong\u003e – the reduced and electron-loaded form. \u003cstrong\u003eNADH\u003c\/strong\u003e then transports these electrons to the \u003cstrong\u003eelectron transport chain\u003c\/strong\u003e, where \u003cstrong\u003ecoenzyme Q10\u003c\/strong\u003e takes over further electron transport. The energy released in this process is finally used for the \u003cstrong\u003eformation of ATP\u003c\/strong\u003e – the universal energy currency of our cells. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhere energy is produced, \u003cstrong\u003ereactive oxygen species (ROS)\u003c\/strong\u003e also arise as a natural accompanying process. In larger quantities, they can contribute to \u003cstrong\u003eoxidative stress\u003c\/strong\u003e. Therefore, the body has its \u003cstrong\u003eown antioxidant defense system\u003c\/strong\u003e that continuously neutralizes these reactive oxygen species. Only the interaction of energy production \u0026amp; the body's own defense system enables a balanced mitochondrial metabolism. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbig\u003eA Biologically Sophisticated Complex for the MITOcare NAD System\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMITOcare NAD Total\u003c\/strong\u003e was developed to comprehensively represent the \u003cstrong\u003eNAD system within mitochondrial energy metabolism\u003c\/strong\u003e. Instead of focusing on individual precursors or forms of NAD, the formula specifically combines \u003cstrong\u003evarious building blocks of the NAD system\u003c\/strong\u003e – from nicotinamide riboside (NR) to NAD⁺ to NADH. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis concept is complemented by \u003cstrong\u003ealpha-ketoglutarate \u0026amp; coenzyme Q10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which represent central sections of mitochondrial energy production where the NAD system fulfills its biological function. Thus, the formula consistently follows the natural course of the NAD system within mitochondrial energy metabolism. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince \u003cstrong\u003ereactive oxygen species (ROS)\u003c\/strong\u003e are produced as a natural accompanying process during energy production, \u003cstrong\u003eNAD Total\u003c\/strong\u003e additionally contains \u003cstrong\u003eselenium\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emanganese\u003c\/strong\u003e, and selected polyphenols from \u003cstrong\u003egrape seeds (OPC) \u0026amp; Amla berries\u003c\/strong\u003e. Selenium \u0026amp; manganese help protect cells from \u003cstrong\u003eoxidative stress\u003c\/strong\u003e³. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith only two gastro-resistant capsules daily, \u003cstrong\u003eNAD Total\u003c\/strong\u003e combines high-quality raw material forms in an exceptionally comprehensive complex formula for the NAD system. 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