Peptides & IV Therapy GUIDE
NAD+ (IV)
NAD+ is a coenzyme involved in cellular energy processes; it is not a peptide. Osita lists it as a vitality option, also called the Energy option in the peptide menu. Its role in cells does not establish that injections reverse aging or improve memory or lifespan.
General patient education. Your clinician’s individual instructions take priority. An online guide cannot determine eligibility or replace an examination.
Before your appointment
- Ask about expected benefits and their limitations, product sourcing, risks, and cost. Healthy-aging care also includes preventive screening, activity, nutrition, and attention to sleep.
- Share allergies, medicines, pregnancy/breastfeeding, kidney or heart disease, fluid restrictions and previous infusion reactions. Vitamin C infusions may need additional screening, including for G6PD deficiency.
- Ask for the exact ingredients and evidence for the proposed treatment. Eat and drink normally unless instructed otherwise; do not exceed a prescribed fluid restriction.
What to expect
Discuss your goals, overall health, and the evidence for proposed treatments. A clinician can explain the formulation, administration, potential side effects, and alternatives.
After your visit
- During an infusion, tell staff immediately about burning, swelling, dizziness, chest discomfort, nausea or breathing changes. Do not tolerate painful infusion symptoms silently.
- Keep the puncture site clean and follow the dressing instructions. Report increasing redness, warmth, swelling or pain. Follow the clinician’s advice on fluids and activity.
Follow-up & what to expect
Before leaving, confirm any follow-up and whether further treatment has a clear clinical reason. Feeling different immediately is not proof that a deficiency was corrected or that an underlying condition has been treated. Do not prebook a series without discussing benefit, risk and alternatives.
Your questions, answered
What does NAD+ do in the body?
NAD+ is a coenzyme that helps cells transfer energy and participates in processes involved in cellular maintenance. An IV delivers a prepared formulation into the bloodstream. The consultation explains the formulation, administration and evidence for your goal; a normal role in cells does not by itself prove benefits from an infusion.
Why does sourcing matter?
Injectable products need appropriate sterile ingredients and handling. FDA has reported reactions after NAD+ injections, including severe chills, shaking, vomiting and fatigue. Ask about the pharmacy and formulation; do not use food-grade or research products for injection.
Should I tolerate discomfort to finish faster?
No. Report symptoms immediately. The clinician should assess them and decide whether to slow or stop treatment, rather than asking you to push through.
What happens during the visit?
A clinician reviews your health and proposed ingredients before treatment. For an IV, a small catheter is placed in a vein and the team monitors the infusion. Ask how long the full visit takes; formulation and individual tolerance affect timing.
Do I need to fast or drink extra water?
Eat and drink normally unless given different instructions. Do not exceed a prescribed fluid restriction. Tell the clinician if you have not been able to eat or keep fluids down.
Is an IV better than oral hydration?
Not automatically. The reason for treatment, ability to absorb nutrients and medical history matter. Ask whether food, oral fluids or an oral supplement would meet your need.
What symptoms should I report?
Tell staff immediately about burning, swelling, nausea, dizziness, chest discomfort or breathing changes. Afterward, report increasing redness, warmth or pain at the site. Severe symptoms require urgent care.
Planning your visit
What will it cost?
Confirm visit fees and what is included before scheduling. Tests, medication, supplies or additional visits may be separate. Ask about insurance eligibility for medical care; coverage is not guaranteed. A consultation is not advertised as free.
How can I contact the clinic?
Call 510-777-1000 Monday–Friday 9 AM–5 PM or Saturday 9 AM–2 PM Pacific. If we are helping another patient, leave your name and callback number. General inquiries can use the contact form when live; do not include sensitive medical details. Hablamos español.
When to get help
Call 911 for breathing trouble, chest pain, fainting that does not resolve, or swelling of the tongue or throat.
For severe or rapidly worsening symptoms, get medical care promptly. Call 911 for an emergency. The website form is not an urgent-care service.
Still have a question?
Our team can help you plan the next step. Hablamos español.
Information & references
Prepared October 28, 2026. Confirm availability and your individual instructions with the clinic.