The price of NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is all over the map — we've seen prices upwards of $700 per session at IV clinics in Beverly Hills, at-home injection kits for $300, and the most affordable option, oral supplements from around $40-60, making them the most affordable option.
Why is NAD so expensive — and is it worth all this hype?
Some swear by NAD's benefits for boosting energy, mental clarity, and recovery. When it comes to the so-called fountain of youth, there will always be people willing to pay whatever it takes.
NAD IV Infusion Cost
In California, the cost of NAD IV treatments can range from $199 to $1495 per session. NAD IV therapy is one of the most direct (and costly) ways to increase your NAD levels.
With intravenous therapy, you're delivering NAD mixed into a saline solution directly into your bloodstream via a vein, allowing 100% of the NAD to bypass digestion and go straight into the cells.
The drip is a very slow process that can take 1-3 hours, and the effects vary from person to person, with reported benefits lasting several days to a few weeks after a session. Because NAD+ is constantly used by the cells, our NAD+ pools will naturally return to baseline again over time. Hence, the effects aren't permanent, and it's something you'll have to maintain, especially with age.
Here are three NAD IV infusion pricing examples from clinics in California:
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Clinic |
Location |
NAD IV Price |
Notes |
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Los Angeles, CA |
$199-$1495 |
Ranges from 100 mg to 1250 mg NAD+ per session. They also offer a $95 50 mg NAD subcutaneous injection for those short on time. |
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Newport Beach, CA |
$299-$449 |
Member prices save about $50 per session. You can also get a 150 mg NAD intramuscular injection for $85-105 (membership pricing) |
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San Diego, CA |
$799-$999 |
You can purchase add-ons like vitamins and minerals to customize your IV drip, which can range from $35 to $299, depending on the add-on. |
NAD Cost At Home
If you don't have the luxury of time to sit at a clinic every other week for 1-3 hours, you can book a mobile NAD IV session at your home or office with Mobile IV Medics in the San Diego area, which starts at $219.
And for those who are comfortable and know what they're doing with IV therapy and prefer to do it themselves, NAD IV therapy bags are available online for around $200-$300 per bag. We don't recommend doing this on your own unless you really know what you’re doing due to safety concerns with needles, dosing, and aftercare.
The same thing goes for NAD injections, where you would directly inject NAD into the muscle or fat just under the skin, as you can run the risk of infection and scarring at the injection site, but we have seen them available online anywhere from $200-$700 (which should last 1-3 months, depending on frequency).
Just make sure you're purchasing these supplies from a reputable source with third-party testing to verify their contents.
In our opinion, the safest and most cost-effective way to support your NAD levels is with oral supplements. The Neurogan Health NAD Supplements, on average, cost about $45 for a 30-60 day supply.
Some of the most popular formats are pure NAD capsules, which can hold a higher amount of NAD. Sublingual supplements (liquid liposomal dropper format), allowing for more flexible dosing, and even NAD+ combined with resveratrol for a ready-made healthy aging supplement stack.
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At-Home Method |
Description |
Estimated Cost |
Notes/Safety |
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Mobile NAD IV Therapy |
NAD IV session delivered to your home or office via mobile service (e.g., Mobile IV Medics, San Diego) |
Starts at $219 |
Convenient, but still requires 1–3 hours per session |
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DIY NAD IV Bags |
NAD IV infusion bags purchased online for self-administration |
$200–$300 per bag |
Not recommended due to safety risks. Should only be done by trained professionals |
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NAD Injections (IM/SubQ) |
NAD is injected into the muscle or fat under the skin |
$200–$700 online |
Risk of infection and scarring. This should be done professionally. |
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Oral NAD Supplements |
Capsules, tinctures, or tablets taken daily to support NAD⁺ levels |
~$45 for 30–60 days |
Safest and most cost-effective, plus it's easy to take daily |
Safety Considerations
Oral NAD supplements are the safest and most accessible option with few side effects. IV therapy, while effective, should only be done by a licensed professional since fast or improperly administered IV drips can cause nausea, vein irritation, and scarring.
DIY IV bags and self-injections carry the highest risks from dosing errors, injection, and scarring, and should be avoided unless under professional guidance.
But no matter which method you choose, it's important that you source NAD products from reputable companies that can provide you with plenty of reassurance in the quality and safety of the product, with third-party lab tests.
