# #446: The NAD Code: Secrets to ENERGY, Aging, CD38, and Gut Health Breakthroughs With Dr. Andrew Salzman

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Podcast: [LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam](https://stenobird.com/podcast/longevity-with-nathalie-niddam-1367436)
Published: 2026-06-12T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Andrew Salzman, a pioneer in NAD research whose work has spanned everything from pediatric sepsis to cutting-edge longevity science. Dr. Salzman dives deep into why NAD isn’t just another supplement buzzword, but a central molecule powering our energy, resilience, and even fertility. Wonderfeel is gifting a 7-day Youngr™ supply with every Youngr™ order. Click here and use code NAT at checkout to claim your complimentary gift. Offer ends two weeks from today’s episode. Episode Timestamps: Introduction ... 00:00:00 Scientific rigor in supplement development ... 00:06:49 Evolution of medicine and the role of populist health ... 00:09:37 Changing views on aging and longevity ... 00:14:13 NAD’s role in energy, repair, and aging ... 00:17:22 When NAD starts to decline and why it matters ... 00:21:06 Early signs of NAD deficiency ... 00:22:22 NAD’s connection to fertility and reproductive health ... 00:25:03 Gut health, inflammation, and NAD depletion ... 00:34:16 Lifestyle and diet drivers of NAD loss ... 00:39:35 How to assess NAD needs ... 00:42:11 Boosting NAD: supplement strategies and limits ... 00:44:09 NMN versus NR and dosing ... 00:46:05 Wonderfeel’s approach: address depletion and boost levels ... 00:51:53 Commonly reported results and user feedback ... 00:54:52 Creatine’s critical role in cellular energy and aging ... 00:57:55 Future directions: criticism, biomarkers, and personalization ... 01:10:10 Podcast wrap-up, offers, and disclaimer ... 01:15:09 Our Amazing Sponsors: Quantum Upgrade – A 24/7 quantum energy streaming service designed to support energy, focus, sleep, recovery, and a more balanced nervous system, backed by placebo-controlled research showing measurable improvements in stress-related brain activity and heart rate variab…

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