Full Transcript Intro to NAD and ATP 0:00 Our body is producing ATP, and we use ATP for energy, so our cells can do essentially what they need to do, okay? 0:08 In that process of producing ATP, NAD is a key factor in there. 0:15 We need N.A.D. 0:17 in order to produce that ATP. 0:19 As we get older, nad levels decline, though our body's not as efficient to make that ATP that all of our cells need to function properly. 0:31 It can be a result of age, it can also be result our lifestyles, that could be the result the diets that we're following, 0:40 the environment, It happens, right? 0:43 What can we do? 0:44 We can help support healthy NAD levels by giving our body the substrates it needs to produce more NADA. 0:55 Do you feel like your hormones have turned against you? 0:58 Trust us, you're not alone. 1:00 We're Dr. 1:00 Serena and Dr Heidi and on Hormone Heroines we explore all the root causes that are behind hormone imbalances and we teach you how to thrive through them. 1:09 Join us for real talk, expert tips and even a few laughs. 1:13 Hello and welcome back to Hormone Heroines. 1:15 Today we're going to be talking about NAD and supporting your metabolic health and energy and cellular health. 1:21 today we are going be taking to Lauren Maneker who is a registered dietitian. 1:25 She's a women's health registered dietician expert and Niagen Bioscience partner. 1:31 Lauren is an award-winning registered Dieticians, three-time author and speaker with over 22 years of experience making evidence-based nutrition practical 1:39 and approachable. 1:40 Welcome, Lauren. 1:41 How are you today? 1:42 I am well. 1:43 Thank you for having me. 1:46 Great. 1:46 We're very excited to talk about it today, so let's just dive right in. 1:49 To start, why don't you introduce yourself and share a little bit about your background as a registered dietitian and your work in women's health? 1:57 Sure. 1:57 So thank you, for that lovely introduction. 2:00 You've covered a lot of it. 2:01 I have been a Registered Dietitians since 2004. And I have worked in many different areas. 2:09 I started working in inpatient in the hospital. 2:12 And right from the start, I was working with the Women's Health Focus, working In the NICU.I was Working with women in high-risk pregnancy, 2:22 things that cover the gamut. 2:23 From there,I worked In a perinatologist office, outpatient.And from there went more into industry, helping with Nutrition products that focus on maternal 2:38 health and infant nutrition. 2:39 So got to see that side of things. 2:41 And right now, my focus is, again, women's health, but more on the communication sides, translating the information in a way that people will understand
Lauren Manakeru2019s Background in Womenu2019s Health 2:52 and hopefully pay attention to. 2:54 You know, there's a lot of noise out there, and unfortunately, I feel like Women can be targeted for things that we don't always need. 3:03 Um, you know, there's many stages in our lives that are very emotional. 3:07 You know? 3:08 If you're trying to have a baby that can. 3:12 Vulnerable stage of life, perimenopause, and I. 3:17 see some people trying to take advantage of that, sometimes very successfully. 3:21 So I try and be that voice of reason to share what actually has science behind it. 3:27 Yes, that is such a great thing to do, especially I feel like in this day and age with all the longevity practices and all these things we're trying optimize 3:38 our health, a lot of the research is unfortunately just done on men and doesn't always translate to women. 3:44 So having your voice out there to help women navigate all of that and get their best care is super great. 3:52 Yes. 3:53 And really needed. 3:54 Men or mice. 3:57 Which isn't exactly us. 4:00 Our bodies work very differently. 4:02 I don't know if people know that, but our bodies are very different than men's and mice's. 4:07 We're not just big mice, Yeah. 4:09 So on that note, let's really talk about how some of these things specifically apply to women. 4:14 Many listeners might not be familiar with NAD and how that can affect body or how it affects body. 4:21 Can you explain what it is and why it's so important for cellular energy and overall health? 4:27 And if you can frame it for women, that would be great. 4:31 Sure. 4:32 This is the part where my job's tricky because I'm trying to make high school biochemistry, something that people want to listen to on their own free time. 4:42 So we all took these anatomy and physiology classes. 4:46 Thinking back to the Krebs cycle and producing ATP. 4:51 Hopefully this is ringing bells for people. 4:54 I'm not getting into the whole crap cycle. 4:56 Well, I'll cry. 4:57 Yeah, please don't. 4:57 That gives me bad PTSD. 4:59 Everyone's going to have flashbacks of when they were in high school. 5:03 Okay. 5:03 So high level, we're trying, our body is producing ATP and we use ATP for energy. 5:11 Our cells can do essentially what they need to do. 5:15 In that process of producing NAD is a key factor in there. 5:22 We need N.A.D. 5:24 in order to produce that ATP. 5:26 Okay. 5:28 So as we get older, N-A-D levels decline. 5:31 Our body is not as efficient to make that A-T-P that all of our cells need to function properly. 5:42 That can be a result of age. 5:44 It can also be result our lifestyles. 5:47 That could be your result the diets that we're following the environment. 5:54 What can we do? 5:55 We can help support healthy NAD levels by giving our body the substrates it needs to produce more N.A.D. 6:04 So hopefully I covered it. 6:06 We need that N A. 6:07 D. 6:07 To produce ATP. 6:09 ATP helps the cells do what they need to do throughout the entire body. 6:14 So you did kind of touch on that the levels go down as we age. 6:18 Can you go a little bit more into that and why is that so relevant for women's health? 6:24 Sure. 6:24 Well, because that NAD is essential to help keep ourselves healthy throughout our body if our cells are not producing ATP.
What NAD Is and Why It Matters 6:36 effectively, then it can impact so many aspects of our health. 6:40 I focus a lot on reproductive health, so I automatically think about our, our egg health are you have healthy eggs that are doing what we, 6:49 if we want to get pregnant to do what want them to. 6:52 It takes a lotta energy. 6:54 So our eggs need that ATP in order to take this egg and go through all of the steps to produce a baby. 7:04 So if our NAD levels are lower, our bodies may have a harder time. 7:09 In the case of the egg, having the eggs do what we are hoping that it will do. 7:15 Right. 7:16 Being viable enough to actually produce them a viable pregnancy. 7:19 Exactly. 7:20 Yes. 7:23 So metabolic health is a really big topic right now. 7:26 How does NAD play a role in metabolism and energy production in the body beyond just egg production, but also just talking about ovarian health and how 7:39 there's lots of mitochondria or energy needs in that aspect and that can affect as we age as well. 7:46 So again, in every aspect of our cells, we We need our metabolic health to be as optimal as possible. 7:54 So you mentioned mitochondria. 7:57 That's another word that I think triggers some people from high school. 8:00 I was trying to avoid it, but here we are, which actually is fair because that comes up a lot too, especially on social media. 8:07 The mitochondrion is the powerhouse of the cell. 8:13 this is happening, the ATP production where the NAD is playing into that ATP, production is all happening in that mitochondria. 8:21 So we want to keep the mitochondrial health as optimal as we can in order, again, for all of our cells to do what it needs to. 8:30 I mean, we talk about ovarian health, and we talked about things in the world, but also things like even our skin health. 8:38 We have cells in our skin. 8:40 We want to make sure that those cells are functioning as optimally as possible, our brain. 8:46 I mean, every single aspect of our health depends on metabolic health and cellular health. 8:56 Right. 8:56 And I mean, so basically what you're saying is NAD, because it helps with the ATP production in the mitochondria, which is the powerhouse of the cell, 9:05 is helping all of metabolism throughout the body because, it's making those mitochondrial be able to work like they need to because its basically giving 9:13 it the fuel that it needs to. 9:15 Absolutely. 9:16 Yes. 9:16 It's giving the energy that is needs in order to do what we're hoping that will do. 9:21 And also, I think it's important to point out to listeners and all over really, mitochondria and metabolic health happens everywhere in the body. 9:33 I feel like a lot of times when we say metabolic, we're solely thinking about our weight or how you know, how we burn our food and how that turns into 9:43 either like fat or muscle. 9:44 But like you were just saying, metabolic health happens everywhere in the body and that impacts our brain health, our ovarian health our skin health. 9:53 Like you're just. 9:55 So let's kind of dive into the next aspect of how can support these pathways better. 10:02 Beyond supplementation, what lifestyle factors like nutrition, sleep, stress management can help support healthy NAD levels? 10:11 Sure. 10:11 So I'm glad you asked that because we can't just take a supplement and hope for the best. 10:16 We do have to pair smart supplementations with lifestyle choices.
NAD, Metabolism, and Womenu2019s Health 10:23 And, you know, some of this advice people have heard before. 10:27 It's more of a matter of actually getting people to do it. 10:30 Yeah, that is the hardest thing, and it's hard for us as well. 10:34 Absolutely. 10:35 But sometimes all it takes is one motivating factor in order for people actually take those steps. 10:41 So things like sleep, right? 10:43 You don't need a master's degree to know that we need seven to eight hours of sleep every night in to support our health in so many ways, 10:51 in absolutely so ways. 10:53 We know this. 10:54 but we're not always doing it. 10:55 So sometimes when we hear something like proper sleep supports our metabolic health, that might be motivating enough to get someone to actually practice 11:06 proper sleeping hygiene. 11:07 With all that being said, sleep, obviously, I think is incredibly important. 11:12 And taking the steps to support sleep. 11:14 Not just saying I'm gonna get eight hours of sleep like actually go to bed at a proper time when you know that you have to wake up at six in the morning 11:22 the next day. 11:24 Turn those screens off, limit or avoid your alcohol, stop caffeine before I say noon. 11:33 I said the screens, I still enjoy magnesium glycanate. 11:36 And I know that was trendy and now we're not talking about it as much, but I very much enjoy it. 11:40 Yeah, you too. 11:42 It's part of my routine. 11:43 We don't get enough in our food. 11:44 Like our soil is depleted. 11:46 So there are a lot of supplements that we do need to take because we don' get it from food, even if you eat an all organic healthy you know, 11:54 diet. 11:54 It's still, you're not getting enough. 11:56 I don't think I've encountered one person who is consuming enough magnesium in their diet So prioritizing that, right? 12:05 Like not just making these goals. 12:07 So in terms of diet, we want to eat the fruits and veggies. 12:11 We want eat whole grains, lean proteins. 12:15 Those fatty fish, I think are incredibly important. 12:18 As Americans, were not consuming the recommended servings of those oily fish. 12:23 Salmon, mackerel, sardines. 12:26 Yeah. 12:28 Enough healthy omegas, basically. 12:30 We're trying to get those omagas and the other nutrients too. 12:33 Speaking of supplements, I encounter people that are like, ''I'm just going to take an omega-3 supplement.'' But there's data showing that you're not getting 12:41 the same benefits by taking the omega as you are by actually eating the fish because of that nutrient matrix. 12:47 So I'm very much pro the food first and then the supplements as a plan B. 12:53 Yeah. 12:54 exercise. 12:56 There are just so many things that play into it, and you can't just, I mean, you could choose one or two if you're trying to kind of revamp your life, 13:04 but you just can say, all right, i'm going to start eating fruits and vegetables, then neglect everything else. 13:10 They all go hand in hand, so we really do need to prioritize all of those. 13:15 And even simple things like when you're waking up in the morning, go get some sunlight. 13:18 Don't wake up and go straight on your computer. 13:21 Move your body and get a little bit of sunlight, we're talking 10 minutes a day, can really have a profound effect on our health. 13:28 Yeah. 13:29 Definitely. 13:30 And I mean, I know that like, you know, in perimenopause and postmenopausal especially, it's really important to actually focus on these things. 13:36 I think when we're younger, we just push through and we shouldn't. 13:39 We should not. 13:40 So you're young, don't do that. 13:42 But, obviously it is too late for me in that earlier part, but now I'm really trying to focus like I've never been good at stress management ever. 13:50 Like I just lived a very busy life. 13:51 If I am a typing personality, just go, go go. 13:54 But now I'm actually trying to do like in the mornings, I do, you know, 10 to 15 minutes of Tai Chi because it is a body movement, 14:01 but it gets me limber. 14:02 It gets moving. 14:03 And it's not like a harsh workout that's going to, spike my cortisol. 14:07 I'll do a like five to 10 minutes meditation that I really try really hard to. 14:12 But I've not got at it yet. 14:14 So. 14:15 But like trying to do those things because sleep is hard in perimenopause and postmenopausal.
Lifestyle Habits That Support NAD 14:21 It's always disrupted by hormones. 14:23 I mean, obviously, you know, HRT is great and it can help, but sometimes you still have those issues, plus all the stress with life, 14:29 everything. 14:30 You've got to try to get your best to all those thing in, especially in period menopas and menopsause because you're having all of the hormone issues as well. 14:39 Absolutely, yeah. 14:41 And the aging, so are NADs going down naturally anyways? 14:44 The NAD going down naturally, there's the hormonal shift. 14:48 I mean, lifestyle, I'm 45 years old, and I smack in the middle of my perimenopausal journey. 14:54 Myself and all of friends, There's a lot going on in our lives, too. 14:58 There is a lots of outside stress. 14:59 A lot of us have aging parents and younger children. 15:02 So that's some major factor as well that we can't just overlook. 15:05 And there is there a a lo going. 15:07 Things that are happening in out body that unfortunately we're not always given a heads up about before they happen. 15:15 So it's a little surprising and then you're not really sure what to do. 15:18 Even just weight distribution when you are entering this life stage because of the changes in our hormones. 15:26 It happens. 15:27 There's nothing wrong with you, but being aware of it and being equipped is just empowering and something that I think we're missing a lot of. 15:37 Yeah. 15:38 Well, and fatigue is, is very big in perimenopause and post-menopausal especially, even if you are on great hormone levels. 15:44 And I, I attribute it to mitochondrial health because our mitochondria health goes down and could be because NAD is going down. 15:50 I mean, probably from a lot of factors, right? 15:53 But I myself take niagen, i've taken it for over a year now and I love it. 15:58 Um, And it helps me with my energy levels, can you explain to our audience what niogen is and how it helped to support NAAD levels in our body? 16:07 Yes. 16:07 So Niagen is a patented form of NR. 16:11 NR is precursor for making that NAD. 16:16 And remember, NADA is needed to produce that ATP. 16:20 I really think the Krebs cycle needs like a new marketing person because these are all just like really acronym after acronym. 16:26 It's hard to. 16:27 Yeah. 16:29 As a reminder, I like to think of it as the NED can be a bottleneck. 16:33 for producing that ATP. 16:35 If your body doesn't have adequate amounts of that NAD, you're not going to produce enough ATP for yourselves to do, to function properly. 16:44 So NR, As I mentioned before, I'm repeating on purpose because of all these letters, NR is a precursor for NAD. 16:53 So you take the niogen, which is the patented form of NR, and then your body uses that NR to make NADA. 17:05 So then your NAD levels, data shows this, your NA levels go up. 17:11 So, then, you're body can use that NADA to produce that ATP. 17:16 The challenge is there are some supplements, or there ARE supplements on the market that are NAAD, which intuitively makes sense, 17:24 right? 17:24 Your NNA levels goes down just like if you have low levels of vitamin D, You'll take vitamin to have those levels go higher. 17:32 But the same truth doesn't hold when we're looking at NAD. 17:37 If you take N.A.D., that doesn' mean that your N A. 17:40 D., cellular N a.d. 17:41 levels will go up. 17:42 And the reason why is because N ad is actually really big. 17:47 So follow me here. 17:48 Tell and I would love to know your opinion if this makes sense to you. 17:52 I think of this as you're living in a New York apartment, those teeny tiny apartments in New york. 17:58 You want a new couch. 18:00 So you buy a couch, a fully assembled couch. 18:04 And then you're trying to get it through your door and it's not getting in. 18:07 So, you can't use that couch in your apartment where you want it because it is too big to go in the door. 18:13 Versus, You buy couch and they give you all the pieces. 18:18 You bring all of the peices through the doors and then assemble the couch inside your appartment and you could use it the way you wanted. 18:24 So NAD is that couch that you're buying before you bring it in. 18:34 It sounds great, makes sense, but you can't use it the way you want to. 18:37 The NR are the little IKEA pieces that your bringing into your door to put together. 18:42 That's exactly what I was picturing when you were talking about unassembled. 18:46 I'm like, it's an IKEA couch. 18:47 Yup, its an Ikea couch, in my opinion, better quality than the IKEA Couch. 18:54 Well, and to be fair, I feel there's a lot of things that it is better to take the precursors for things. 19:01 So like glutathione is one of the great detoxers of our body. 19:06 And you can take glutothione. 19:07 I don't see as good of detoxing with it as I do when I have people take NAC, which is the pre-cursor to glutathiol. 19:15 So when your body actually does the work to make these things that are like powerhouses of our body, it seems to work a lot better anyways. 19:24 Yeah. 19:24 So I definitely like, but I love your analogy. 19:28 Thank you. 19:28 And I like your example too. 19:35 Okay, so diving deeper into how energy is boosted. 19:41 There's a lot of information online about metabolism and boosting energy.
Niagen, NR, and Supplement Misconceptions 19:46 What are some common misconceptions you see, especially among women? 19:50 I mean, we just talked about how you can't always just take the thing like the fully assembled couch to get the benefit. 19:58 Sometimes you need those precursors. 19:59 So I think that's one major misconception out there. 20:03 I think another misconception is, and I blame social media for this, is that there is one thing that you need that is going to make a world of a difference. 20:12 And it just doesn't exist. 20:13 I mean, I love NR, but you cannot just pick one. 20:21 You have to take a holistic approach to it. 20:25 So yes, NR supplementation to support those NAD levels, absolutely love it, but also have a salad once in a while, maybe an apple might help. 20:37 Go for a walk outside. 20:38 Have some cheese or have some veggies. 20:40 I mean, I do always try to tell people you are not going to out supplement a healthy lifestyle. 20:46 Absolutely. 20:47 That being said, we also should maybe talk a little bit about, you said that niagen is a patented form of NR. 20:55 What makes it different or better? 20:58 Because like I said you can't out supplement a healthy lifestyle, but also not all supplements are created equal. 21:04 So what makes niogen the better version of what's available? 21:09 So, what make me comfortable taking it is there are actually studies that focus on these specific form versus there's other ingredients out there that 21:20 is in my mind, the world nebulous is coming to mind. 21:22 I don't know if it's really applicable. 21:26 But the NR, the niagen form of Nr is patented, it's studied. 21:33 It has been shown to increase NID levels. 21:36 And I just feel like if you're investing in these supplements and taking the time to take it, why not take the one that has shown in clinical data to actually 21:48 do what we're hoping that it will do? 21:50 Well, and to be fair, the clinical data was there were women in the study, just so you know. 21:55 Yes, eight plus for that. 21:58 Not just mice and men. 21:59 There were woman. 22:00 I'll admit, once in a while I watch. 22:07 real housewives, please don't judge me. 22:09 But you're seeing a lot of, you know, we're talking about the supplements, but also there's a big trend doing IV, getting IVs to get nutrition. 22:19 And it seems to be very hot to Get NAD in an IV bag. 22:26 We actually have people call our clinic to see if we do that. 22:29 I was like, no. 22:29 Yeah. 22:30 So I go by the same rule of If you're trying to increase your NAD levels, but you want to go the IV route versus a pill, 22:39 there is NR that you could get to help support those NID levels. 22:44 Okay. 22:49 automatically pull something in that your body may not be using appropriately or in the right area, which is why IVs, in our opinion, 22:57 aren't always the best option. 22:59 There are certain things they are. 23:00 For iron, it's great. 23:02 Iron sucrose is great for people who are super anemic or iron deficient anemia. 23:06 It's, great because that's where it needs to go to be used. 23:09 But yeah, there's definitely a lot of things that we do. 23:12 You can have the same exact supplement, but in different forms like, you know, IV versus you know, sublingual versus oral versus injection, 23:21 and they're all completely different. 23:23 They're the same exact thing, but they are all different depending on how you put them in your body. 23:29 Yeah. 23:30 I think there's a reason why influencers are called influencers. 23:34 People are very influenced with what they see. 23:37 And to be fair, Most people don't know where to even look to get the information to verify if what they're doing is appropriate for them. 23:46 I mean, of course, they could go speak with a health care provider, but that's sometimes a barrier as well. 23:52 So then we're seeing people doing these IVs or taking these supplements that probably aren't really doing that much for then or not doing as much as what 24:00 their hoping that it would do. 24:02 Right. 24:04 Okay. 24:05 So for women looking to support their metabolic health and energy as they age, which you and I are pretty, I'm 46, so we're pretty much the same part. 24:13 What are some few practical habits or strategies you recommend starting with so that, you know, we can build upon them? 24:22 So just a few that we could start with and then build up to getting the whole thing. 24:26 Yes. 24:27 So I think the most underrated thing that people can do, even in the colder months, is to get 10 minutes of sunshine in morning. 24:35 I thinks it gets your body going. 24:37 It tells your bodies that it is daytime, it's morning time, and it helps reset your circadian rhythm. 24:44 So hopefully it will help you sleep at night because that sleep, as we said before, can be a huge challenge. 24:52 doesn't have to be a whole event just if you're drinking coffee in the morning drink your coffee outside or at the very least by a window if it's way too 25:00 cold those sad lamps can be fantastic so that's That's a very, in my opinion, a, very achievable thing for people to do. 25:07 It costs zero dollars to go outside and get some sunshine. 25:10 Although we do live in the Northwest, so I will tell you nine months out of the year, there is no sunshine in it. 25:16 Okay. 25:16 So there are some lights. 25:20 I am very spoiled in South Carolina, I'm in a tank top right now. 25:26 And then just taking small steps to include more of those fruits and veggies, it sounds so basic and we've been hearing it since we were five years old, 25:35 but there's something to it. 25:38 It's not just the vitamin C that we're getting or those micronutrients that hear so much about it, also those plant compounds that is They have supplements
Practical Tips for Energy and Healthy Aging 25:50 for them, but I just don't think that they do what it does when you're getting it from the food. 25:56 Also just getting the nutrient matrix, there's really something to be said for that too. 26:02 So if there is any opportunity to like chop up some celery if you're making tuna salad. 26:08 It's so underrated and it can really have a profound impact on your health. 26:13 And then moving your body. 26:14 Again, we don't have to do like the $50 Pilates classes, although I do love them. 26:19 Come in at walks, go call a friend. 26:22 If you have friend around the corner and you are both talking on the phone, I know people of a certain age don' t talk on phone. 26:28 I Sometimes I'm like, that's our generation. 26:31 Yeah, exactly. 26:32 Well, she does, but she's an older. 26:36 She's like talking on the phone. 26:37 But sometimes I just meet me on The Corner. 26:40 If we're talking anyway, let's just go for a walk. 26:42 I work at home. 26:43 So sometimes, especially if meeting with another dietitian, I'll say instead of having a zoom meeting, Let's both hop on our phone and have a meeting and 26:51 we both get our shoes on and We both walk while we are having our meeting. 26:56 Walking is another thing that, in my opinion, is completely underrated and it gets you moving and accessible. 27:02 It's free. 27:03 Again, I live in South Carolina, so it's a little easier for me to do. 27:06 But when the weather is nice, it just something I find people have a hard time believing that just a simple walk can really make a difference because it 27:16 is not hard and you are not sweating and not strenuous. 27:22 From the data I've read, even those 10 minute bursts of walking is really important just to get moving. 27:29 We have people walk for 10 minutes after each meal. 27:32 Yeah, I love that. 27:33 It really helps with metabolic health too. 27:35 There's great data showing. 27:36 I mean, it's such an easy thing, easy for most people to do. 27:41 But if you get a dog, you're forced to walk anyway. 27:44 So your dog can be a great investment in your health. 27:47 My dog doesn't give me a choice. 27:50 Well, also, even if you can't go outside because it's too cold or you don't want to go out in the rain, you could pace around your house. 27:56 I do it all the time. 27:57 Pace on the phone. 27:58 Just walk in through the kitchen back and forth because at least I'm moving. 28:02 Yeah. 28:03 But I think really what you're saying to kind of summarize it for people is that sometimes the best thing for you is not the hot new topic. 28:11 Sometimes the things that we really need and that can go the farthest in our health are the simplest things and like you're right people don't want to 28:20 believe that but you know there's a reason why eating a whole food diet and moving your body are The best things for you and it's not gonna go away and 28:29 everybody says it all the time, but nobody listens And then smart supplementation. 28:33 You know, it seems to me to want to take all the powders and potions out there, but really looking at what, first of all, 28:42 what your body can actually make. 28:43 So in a situation like NR, You have to find the NAD you could find in milk, but you need to drink a lot of milk. 28:53 There's no way. 28:53 I mean, you have so much milk in order to get what your body needs. 28:57 So in that case, there's really not a viable workaround. 29:01 But if you like grapefruits and oranges, in my opinion, instead of taking a vitamin C supplement, having a grapefruit can help you meet your needs Well, 29:13 you also get the fiber from it too, right? 29:15 And I always talk to people about fiber and they're like, oh, I can take a fiber supplement. 29:19 I was like no, i want you to eat your fiber. 29:21 Because us as humans do not chew completely. 29:24 And so we get those little strings of fiber going down, we swallow them and, they work much better than a powdered form. 29:32 I'm constantly saying that. 29:34 Also diversity of fibers because you want to feed your microbiome. 29:37 So all the little bugs that help us break down food, then they want a diverse diet too. 29:43 Having a divers diet for them is going to keep them healthier. 29:45 They make a lot of the things for us that we would then need to supplement. 29:49 If we feed them, they'll make all of things we need. 29:53 Yeah, I totally agree. 29:54 I think that's something that isn't always clicking. 29:59 It does take a little bit of an effort, but once you get in that habit, then it just becomes part of your day. 30:05 Yeah, exactly. 30:07 So to wrap things up, if listeners could take away one message about supporting their long-term health and vitality, what would you want that to be? 30:18 I would want them to choose their supplements wisely if they're going to supplement. 30:24 So explore things like Niagen, the patented NR, to help support healthy NAD levels, which helps support their ATP levels. 30:35 Everyone got a high school biology review they never knew they needed today. 30:39 I know, right? 30:40 Getting some eight-mail after this. 30:43 That's fine. 30:45 At least you didn't go into the full names. 30:47 My brain can't do that either. 30:50 And yes, when you're younger, but as you get older, sleep is so important. 30:56 So anything you could do to support that sleep, which is starting your day with some either sunshine or that lamp, cutting your caffeine before noon,
Closing Thoughts and Resources 31:07 limiting or avoiding your alcohol, moving your body. 31:10 All those things are good for your health, but also may support your sleep as well. 31:16 So again, everything's playing into each other. 31:19 You can't really target one, that's my big package for people to start. 31:26 That's great. 31:28 Okay. 31:29 Any last minute plugs that you wanted to leave our listeners with, like where they can find good information or where can they find those higher quality supplements? 31:40 Well, people can, oh, well, so the higher-quality supplements, um, I would go to the True Niagen website. 31:45 They have some, all their options around there. 31:48 they now have a beauty line too, which is very exciting. 31:52 I haven't seen that one yet. 31:53 Yeah, no, and they combine the NR with some other ingredients to just help support that aspect of our health. 32:03 So it's pretty exciting to get into that world. 32:07 And then if anyone has any lingering questions, can I share my Instagram handle and people can read it? 32:12 Yeah, absolutely. 32:13 So I'm at laurenlovesnutrition. 32:15 I am always happy to answer any nutrition related questions especially as it supports women in this unique life stage.I talk a lot about bone health too. 32:24 Very into bonehealth these days. 32:26 Yes. 32:28 And any questions I can answer, I always am happy That's great. 32:32 Thank you so much for being here today. 32:34 We had a great time. 32:35 I loved it. 32:36 Even, even though you brought up the Krebs cycle. 32:42 Yeah. 32:43 Well, thank you. 32:44 We will talk to you later. 32:46 Thank you, bye. 32:47 You know how us women are always just pushing through it and then when we go to find help, we're often not taken seriously or told, 32:53 oh, that's just part of being a woman. 32:55 Yeah, We've lived through prioritizing everybody else and that our own health falls to the wayside. 33:00 That's why we started blossoming longevity by women or women. 33:04 We created programs that meet women where they are, addressing the root causes and all of the struggles that come with every stage of life. 33:11 Like our vitality program. 33:12 It reconnects you with your youth and your life so that you can thrive through the years. 33:17 And with Clarity, we go beyond the skin to restore your health, clear your complexion so you feel radiant from the inside out. 33:25 With our Silhouette program, we help you reclaim your strength, optimize your metabolism, and your body composition so that you can feel great in your 33:32 own body again. 33:33 And with Harmony, We help rebalance your hormones to heal from within so you feel vibrant and ready to take on the world. 33:40 That is why it's time to stop saddling and start flourishing. 33:44 Visit FlossamingLongevity.com today. 33:51 Thanks for watching Hormone Heroines. 33:53 If this episode spoke to you, follow the show and share it with someone who also needs to hear it. 33:58 And write a review. 33:59 That helps more people find their way back to balance. 34:02 See you next week.
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