Signs You May Be Low in NAD+ (That Most People Mistake for Something Else)
At Aberdeen Peak Hormonal Health PLLC, one of the most common things I hear from patients is,
“Something feels off, but I can’t explain it.”
They’re not sick.
They’re not lazy.
They’re not “just tired from life.”
They’re not depressed.
They’re not weak.
They’re low in cellular energy.
NAD+ is a molecule your cells use to make energy, support brain clarity, stabilize mood, and help you recover from stress. When NAD+ levels decline, you feel it long before you see it on labs.
Here are the most common signs you may be low in NAD+ — and why most people write them off as something else.
1. You Feel “Tired But Wired”
You’re exhausted, but you can still push through your day.
Your body feels drained, but your brain won’t slow down.
Most people blame:
busy schedules
kids
work
stress
poor sleep
But the truth is, when your cells don’t produce energy efficiently, life feels like a constant uphill climb.
NAD+ restores that baseline.
2. Your Brain Feels Foggy or Sluggish
This is one of the biggest clues.
You might notice:
losing your train of thought
rereading the same sentence
feeling mentally slow
difficulty verbalizing things
needing extra effort to concentrate
People blame age, multitasking, or “mom brain.”
But low NAD+ is often the real reason.
3. You Have Motivation, But No Energy to Act On It
This is different from laziness.
You want to clean the house, finish tasks, organize life, be productive…
But your body says, “Not happening.”
That is classic NAD+ decline.
4. You Feel Like You’re Running on Coffee or Adrenaline
Your nervous system is pushing while your energy system is failing.
You may notice:
irritability
poor stress tolerance
emotional sensitivity
feeling overwhelmed by small things
This isn’t a personality flaw.
It’s cellular fatigue.
5. Your Sleep Doesn’t Refresh You
You sleep.
You wake up.
You still feel drained.
This isn’t “bad sleep.”
It’s low NAD+ and low mitochondrial efficiency.
Your body is not repairing at night.
6. You’re Gaining Weight More Easily or Struggling to Lose
This is NOT:
a willpower problem
a discipline problem
a diet problem
Low NAD+ leads to:
slower metabolism
poor fat oxidation
reduced energy to move
more inflammation
Metabolism responds when the cells have fuel.
7. You Recover Poorly From Stress or Activity
Stress that you used to handle well suddenly feels overwhelming or draining.
Workouts that should feel energizing feel like a crash afterward.
This is a huge NAD+ signal.
8. You Don’t Feel “Like Yourself” Anymore
This one breaks my heart when people describe it because it’s so relatable.
Patients tell me:
“I feel off.”
“I don’t feel grounded.”
“I miss who I used to be.”
Low NAD+ impacts mental clarity, emotional resilience, energy balance, and metabolic stability.
9. You’re Not Depressed — You’re Depleted
This distinction matters.
Feeling:
flat
numb
disconnected
unmotivated
…does not always mean depression.
For many people, it's cellular depletion, not a mental health disorder.
10. You’ve Tried Multivitamins, Supplements, Sleep Aids… and Nothing Changes
Why?
Because none of those reach mitochondrial energy production.
NAD+ does.
How NAD+ Helps
By restoring NAD+, patients often feel:
clearer mentally
calmer emotionally
steadier energy
improved resilience
easier focus
healthier metabolism
better recovery
more peaceful sleep
more like themselves again
It is subtle, stable, and deeply supportive.
How We Approach NAD+ at Aberdeen Peak Hormonal Health PLLC
Our method is:
gentle
personalized
at-home and convenient
guided every step of the way
And I never pressure anyone.
I explain.
You decide.
We do it together.
If You Read This and Thought “This Sounds Like Me”… You’re Not Alone
And there is nothing “wrong” with you.
Your body may simply need support at a foundational level.
If any of these signs resonated with you, I’d be happy to talk with you and help you decide whether NAD+ might be a good fit.
Call or text: 360 505 4882
www.aberdeenhormones.com/contact-us
Your healing matters.
Your wellbeing matters.
Your energy matters.
And I care.
— Kam ARNP
