Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide or NAD is one of the most important coenzymes in living cells. This very imortant coenzyme is derived from the vitamin Niacin, it is said to be its active form. NAD can be found in meats, potatoes, and breads since this is also where Niacin can be located. It can effect many parts of your body since it is found and used in virtually every cell. NAD plays a key role in the energy production of uman cells. Increased amounts of NAD in the brain can result in improved production of neurotransmitters. The most hazardous effects can result in neural diseases. This coezyme is a key player in the Kreb Cycle (AKA Citric Acid cycle) and Glycolysis. NAD is reduced by the specifiic substrate of the dehydrogenase, and is reoxidized by an electron acceptor, to function in these processess. To dig deeper in to the wonderful world of information about NAD select a topic from the links above.
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