NAD+ IV therapy is a slow IV drip of NAD+, a coenzyme found in every cell of your body. At GIOSTAR in Henderson, you take it in a recliner over 2 to 4 hours, paced to your comfort, with a nurse practitioner who walks you through each step.
If you have seen NAD+ sold as capsules and powders, an IV is the other route. This article explains what it is, how a session runs, what the three doses mean and what to expect.
What NAD+ is
NAD+ is a coenzyme, a helper molecule found in every cell of your body. Many people know it from capsules and powders, which pass through digestion first.
By IV, NAD+ goes straight into your bloodstream and skips digestion. That is the main reason some people choose the IV route. If you would like background on IV therapy in general, read what IV therapy is.
How the drip is made
Your drip has two parts: NAD+ at the dose you choose, and sterile saline that dilutes it. A nurse practitioner places a small IV in your arm and starts the pump.
Why a NAD+ IV therapy session takes 2 to 4 hours
Vitamin drips at GIOSTAR take about an hour. NAD+ runs longer because speed matters here. A fast drip can bring on flushing, nausea and chest pressure, so we give it time.
We start the pump gently, check in often, and slow it within seconds if you feel any pressure. The pace is set around your comfort. Plan for these rough guides:
- 250 mg: about 2 hours in the recliner.
- 500 mg: roughly 2 to 4 hours.
- 1,000 mg: closer to 3 to 4 hours.
Block out the full window and bring a book, a laptop or headphones.
The three NAD+ IV therapy doses
GIOSTAR gives NAD+ IV therapy at three doses: 250, 500 or 1,000 mg. Based on your goals, your schedule and how your first drip went, your nurse practitioner suggests a dose.
We usually start first-timers at 250 mg, so we can see how you feel, then move up over later sessions. You and your nurse practitioner settle on the dose together.
What you may feel during the drip
Warmth or flushing in your face and chest, a queasy stomach or cramping can happen, mostly in a first session. Pressure in your chest can show up too. These come from the drip rate and ease within minutes when we slow down or pause the pump.
Tell us at the first pressure or nausea. Speaking up early is the whole system, and it works.
How a NAD+ IV therapy visit goes, step by step
- Free consultation. You talk with our patient team, free and with no obligation. We explain how NAD+ IV therapy works at GIOSTAR and walk you through each step.
- Meet your nurse practitioner. An in-person visit in Henderson. We go over your medications and your heart, liver and kidney history, then pick your starting dose and session plan. You get the full total before you book.
- Treatment day. We check your vitals, then start the pump slowly. You relax in a recliner for the whole session.
- Aftercare. Take the rest of the day easy, drink water through the evening and save hard workouts for tomorrow.
- Follow-up. After your first session, we ask how the drip felt, then adjust your dose or pace for the next one.
Before your drip
- Eat a light meal and drink water a couple of hours ahead.
- Skip alcohol the day before, and through your starting series.
- Block out 2 to 4 hours.
Tell us about your full health history and medications, including pregnancy or breastfeeding, heart, liver or kidney concerns, and any past reaction to NAD+. Your nurse practitioner confirms whether NAD+ IV therapy is right for you.
How many NAD+ IV therapy sessions
A short series of three to six sessions over 1 to 3 weeks is the usual start. Maintenance sessions follow, spaced weeks apart. Ask about multi-session packages at your consultation.
After your drip
What is normal: warmth or flushing while the drip runs, pressure in your chest that eases when we slow down, and tiredness or mild cramps for the rest of the day.
Call us at 702.703.5393 if nausea, cramps or headache are still there the next day, if chest tightness returns after you leave, or if your heart races or flutters once you are home. For chest pain that will not ease, or trouble breathing, call 911.
What decides the total for NAD+ IV therapy
Two things decide the total: your dose and the number of sessions in your plan. Your nurse practitioner gives you the full total at your visit, before you book. Insurance does not cover NAD+ IV therapy, so it is a self-pay service. Cherry offers monthly payment plans for qualified applicants, subject to credit approval.
NAD+ IV therapy at GIOSTAR in Henderson
GIOSTAR stands for Global Institute of Stem Cell Therapy and Research. Founded by Dr. Anand Srivastava, GIOSTAR International is part of a network across three countries. Dr. Ryan Peterson, our Medical Director, oversees care at our Henderson wellness center, now open at 2482 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Ste 100, with an IV lounge, private treatment rooms and free parking at the door.
Your first step is a free consultation. Learn more about NAD+ IV therapy at GIOSTAR, or call 702.703.5393.
