NAD Therapy Promotes Cerebral Health at Nova Vita Wellness Centers

Concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are significant health concerns in the United States due to their physical, cognitive, and long-term mental health effects—an alarming concern for parents of high school athletes.

Health experts estimate there are approximately 2 million sports and recreation-related concussions each year. Around 300,000 of those are from football and 2 in 10 high school athletes who play contact sports will likely suffer from a concussion this year.

Fortunately, there is an innovative treatment option which is beneficial both before and following a concussion or TBI. Research shows that NAD+, short for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, has the potential to protect against severe brain damage from TBI and sport-related concussions since it increases and restores mitochondrial function—providing energy for neuronal cells.

While it is available as a dietary supplement, most commonly found in a capsule form, NAD Therapy is most effective when administered with an infusion. Unlike NAD+ dietary supplement capsules, an infusion bypasses the digestive system which increases absorption by the body.

NAD+ infusions are especially useful in promoting cerebral health for symptoms related to Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, also known as CTE, which is a neurodegenerative disease most commonly found in athletes that play contact sports.

People living with CTE  often experience depression, anxiety, memory loss, aggression, impulse control problems, and progressive dementia down the road. To make matters worse, symptoms often begin several years or sometimes decades after the last injury or the end of actively playing sports. This could result in a person not associating their symptoms with a past concussion or TBI and consequently being unable to achieve relief.

Nova Vita Wellness Centers, whose parent company is Intiva Health, takes a proactive approach to longevity and cerebral health. Part of this approach involves NAD IV Therapy and IV vitamin infusions. Through proper maintenance of NAD+ levels in the body along with other essential vitamins such as B Complex Vitamins, people can improve their cerebral health and minimize negative health complications in the event of a concussion or traumatic brain injury.

Along with promoting cerebral health, NAD IV Therapy can aid with mental health. Many people suffer from poor mental health following a concussion or TBI, which stems from the injury depleting the levels of NAD+ in brain cells.

Common mental health conditions related to a TBI or a concussion include anxiety, depression, PTSD, and personality disorders. Traditional antidepressants and other medications can help with symptoms for some, yet they do not alleviate the root cause of the condition.

Nova Vita Wellness Centers offers NAD Therapy to focus on the root cause of mental health conditions instead of placing a Band-Aid on the symptoms. NAD Therapy is also an alternative mental health treatment option for people who are not a candidate for Ketamine Therapy, also offered at Nova Vita Wellness Centers.

Together, along with hormone therapy and other health optimization solutions, people can achieve longevity for their mind and body and thrive with a higher quality of life.

About Nova Vita Wellness Centers

Nova Vita is a specialized health and wellness center, dedicated to bridging the gap traditional medicine left behind through the recovery, optimization and integrity of a person’s physical and mental health through evidence-based advances in neuroscience and customized wellness solutions. Nova Vita offers dozens of IV vitamin infusion therapies, ketamine infusion therapy, and additional services tailored to the individual patient. Nova Vita opened their second Texas location just outside of Austin in 2021, doubled their wellness service offerings, and has plans for additional locations in Florida, Utah, Arizona, Illinois, and Nevada.