NAD+ Shots & IV

An NAD+ IV is a slow infusion of NAD+, a coenzyme your cells use to make energy, mixed into IV fluids with electrolytes. A vitamin drip carries vitamins and fluids and takes less time. People often ask about NAD+ for energy, focus or recovery, but research has not shown those effects, and NAD+ shots and IVs are not FDA-approved. Some patients have both, but they are not the same kind of visit.

At Cienega, when patients ask about NAD+ injections, they are usually talking about NAD+ shots. It is the quicker in-clinic option compared with an IV drip. The shot is better when you want a faster visit, while the IV is the better fit when you want a slower, fuller session.

NAD+ shots are the quick option. They deliver a smaller amount in a faster visit, for people who are short on time. NAD+ IVs are longer appointments that let us go slower and usually give more, so they are the better fit when you want a fuller session.

Your nurse sets you up comfortably and adjusts the pace based on how you feel. Most patients read, answer emails, watch something, or just relax during the appointment.

While NAD+ runs, some people feel warmth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, a faster heartbeat or pressure in the chest. In one small study, the nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps and faster heartbeat stopped when the drip ended. Your provider checks in on you during the drip. Tell your provider right away if you feel any of this, or shortness of breath, so they can assess you, slow or stop the drip, and decide what care you need.

NAD+ shots are quick and usually take about 15 to 30 minutes. NAD+ IVs take longer because we run them slowly for comfort, so you should plan for a few hours rather than a quick in-and-out visit. Higher-dose sessions can take longer.

Yes. If you are new to NAD+, we can start lighter instead of pushing you into a big session right away. Some patients begin with a lighter IV or a shot first, then decide from there.

Any time works for a shot. For an IV, which can take a few hours, we suggest a morning or early afternoon start so you are not rushed.

Come in hydrated and do not skip food. A light meal beforehand usually makes the appointment easier. If you have been sick, recently drank a lot, or are unsure about timing, call us first and we will guide you.

Usually yes. Many patients work, answer emails, or read during their NAD+ appointment. Just come in expecting a slower, more relaxed visit rather than something you race through.

Your nurse checks how you feel before you leave. If you feel fine, you can go back to your day; if you feel off or lightheaded, rest with us until you feel normal.

Most patients can drive themselves home. If you feel off or lightheaded for any reason, we would rather you wait until you feel fully normal before leaving.

Often yes. Patients commonly combine NAD+ with other wellness services or add-ons during the same visit. Tell us what else you are considering and we will help plan the order and timing.

It depends on the format and the dose: a shot costs less than an IV, and IVs are priced by how much NAD+ they carry. Every option and its price is in the price list on this page.

NAD+ is generally not covered by insurance. Most patients pay out of pocket.

NAD+ shots and IVs are given at all three: West Hollywood (375 N. La Cienega Blvd), Santa Monica (902 Broadway) and Calabasas (26787 Agoura Rd). If you want the soonest opening, call us at 323-655-8220 and we will point you to the best option that day.

That depends on why you are doing it. Some patients come in occasionally when they feel run down, while others do it more regularly as part of a routine. We usually help you decide after your first response.

We can't promise you will. Research has not shown that NAD+ shots or IVs make people feel clearer or more energized, so there is no reliable timeline for when you would notice a change.

No reliable research has measured this, so we can't tell you how long any change would last.

NAD+ for injection is a compounded medication. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved, which means the FDA has not checked their safety, effectiveness or quality before they are sold. Safety research is limited to a few small studies. NAD+ can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, a faster heartbeat or chest pressure during the drip, and any IV can cause bruising or infection where the needle goes in. We review your health history first, and your provider checks in on you during the drip. Tell your provider right away if you feel chest pressure, a racing heart or shortness of breath, so they can assess you, slow or stop the drip, and decide what care you need.

People usually ask about NAD+ when they feel run down or foggy and want to try it. We review your health history first to make sure it is appropriate for you, and we are honest that the research in people is limited.

We like to review this case by case. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have significant cardiovascular issues, or have an active medical concern, talk with our team before booking so we can make sure NAD+ is appropriate.

Patients usually come in hoping for more energy, clearer thinking or better recovery. NAD+ is a coenzyme your cells use to make energy, but research has not shown that NAD+ shots or IVs deliver those benefits, and NAD+ shots and IVs are not FDA-approved. We would rather tell you that plainly than promise a result.

That hasn't been shown. It is one of the most common reasons people ask about NAD+, but research has not shown that NAD+ shots or IVs improve memory, focus or brain function.

It hasn't been shown to. Some active patients like NAD+ as part of their routine, but studies have not shown that NAD+ shots or IVs improve athletic performance or speed recovery.

It hasn't been shown to. Lower NAD+ levels are linked with aging, which is why it gets attention, but studies in people have not shown that NAD+ shots or IVs slow aging. We don't offer it as an anti-aging treatment.

NAD+ is not a detox treatment, and it hasn't been shown to help the body clear toxins. It is not a substitute for medical detox or treatment.

It hasn't been shown to treat depression or anxiety, and it is not a replacement for mental health care. If mood is your main reason for coming in, please talk with your doctor or a mental health professional first.

No. NAD+ is not a treatment for addiction or withdrawal; the evidence so far comes from small studies without control groups. If you or someone close to you needs detox or recovery care, please get it from an addiction specialist.

No. NAD+ is not a weight-loss treatment, and it hasn't been shown to cause weight loss. If weight loss is your goal, ask us about medical weight loss.

NAD+ is not a sleep treatment, and it hasn't been shown to improve sleep. If sleep is your main goal, tell us that so we can steer you appropriately.

Age alone doesn't rule it out. Benefits of NAD+ shots or IVs for general wellness in older adults have not been established, so we look at your full health picture and medications before recommending it.

It depends on the condition and the person. If you have an ongoing medical issue, the best move is to let us review your history first rather than assume NAD+ is automatically a fit.

That needs to be looked at individually. If you have an autoimmune condition, we want to review your health history and make sure the timing makes sense for you.

They are different. Oral supplements such as nicotinamide riboside (NR) and NMN are building blocks the body turns into NAD+, and studies show they can raise NAD+ in the blood. A shot or an IV gives NAD+ itself, into the muscle or the bloodstream. Raising blood NAD+ does not by itself show a benefit, and research has not shown that NAD+ shots or IVs improve energy, focus or recovery, or that they work better than supplements for those goals.

No. NAD+ IVs are given only in our clinics, so your provider can check in on you and adjust the pace.

Not over the counter. Injectable NAD+ is a compounded prescription medication and is not FDA-approved. If you would like to inject at home, ask us about NAD+ at Home: a provider prescribes it after a consultation, only if it is right for you.

We do a lot of NAD+, so this is not a one-off service for us. Patients come to Cienega because they want experienced staff, multiple locations, practical guidance, and a more personalized recommendation than just picking the biggest treatment on the menu.