Restoring NAD(+) Levels with NAD(+) Intermediates, the Second Law of Thermodynamics, and Aging Delay

Rejuvenation Res. 2018 Dec;21(6):506-509. doi: 10.1089/rej.2017.2037. Epub 2018 Jun 20.

Abstract

The hypothesis regarding the role of increased nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) levels with reference to the fundamental concepts of aging and entropy is presented. Considering the second law of thermodynamics, NAD+ seems the appropriate candidate for reversing many aging-associated pathologies. NAD+ is presented as an essential compound that enables organisms to stay highly organized and well maintained, with a lower entropy state.

Keywords: NAD+; aging delay; entropy; second law of thermodynamics.

MeSH terms

  • Aging / physiology*
  • Homeostasis*
  • Humans
  • Metabolic Networks and Pathways*
  • Mitochondria / metabolism*
  • NAD / metabolism*
  • Thermodynamics

Substances

  • NAD