The Elixir of Youth: The NAD+ Breakdown with Dr. Nichola Conlon
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
Release Date: 10/21/2023
Part 1: Women Have Been Lied To About Testosterone with Victoria Felkar
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
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The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
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The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
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The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
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The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
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The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
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The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
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The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
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The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
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The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
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info_outlineDr. Nichola Conlon is a scientist specializing in the study of cellular aging. After a career in drug development, Dr. Nichola founded Nuchido Laboratories driven by her belief that cutting-edge science should not lie hidden. Dr Nichola is on a mission to democratize science and has a skill for translating and presenting advanced science in a way that helps to educate and support people to take control of their health. Dr. Nichola is an expert in cellular health, with a particular focus on NAD+, the science of ageing well and helping people to reverse their biological age.
Today we’ll be exploring the fascinating science of aging. We’ll hear about the mysterious world of the NAD molecule and its role in energy production, cellular repair, and the aging process. We also discuss the impact of menopause on biological age, the potential benefits of NAD+ supplements, and the innovative work of Nuchido Laboratories in creating a second-generation NAD booster.
In this episode:
- How NAD plays a significant role in aging well, energy production, and cellular repair.
- Why NAD has become a popular topic in recent years, particularly in relation to aging and longevity.
- How our bodies are biologically designed for aging, plus the impact of hormonal changes on this process.
- The correlation between declining NAD levels with age.
- Ways that NAD can be replenished.
- Why metabolic diseases are linked with NAD.
- The connection between NAD and our circadian rhythm.
- The significant effects of menopause on our biological age.
- How a decrease in estradiol can accelerate the aging process.
- How NAD+ can boost energy, improve sleep, and enhance the condition of hair, skin, and nails.
- The potential of Nuchido Laboratories' NAD booster in the anti-aging and wellness industry.
- How a decrease in estradiol during menopause can lead to rapid aging.
- The role of NAD supplementation in the aging process.
- The impact of senescent cells, also known as "zombie cells," on aging and inflammation.
- The work of Nuchido Laboratories in developing a second-generation NAD booster and its potential impact on the industry of drug development.
- More about the effects of NAD+ on energy, sleep, and beauty.
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