Toronto Functional Medicine Centre

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, which is called NAD for short, is pivotal for several body functions. It’s a coenzyme found in every cell, with key roles in DNA repair, cell stress responses, brain and cardiovascular health, and mitochondrial functioning. It also helps activate sirtuin proteins, which are involved in cellular repair and longevity pathways.

There is a beloved plant known as the ‘tree of life’ by Amazonian communities. This majestic palm tree is actually called buriti, and it’s rich in bioactive compounds that can contribute to restoring wellness from the inside-out.

NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) drives energy production and mitochondrial function in the body; it supports brain and nervous system functions; and promotes DNA repair. It’s a coenzyme in each cell and it naturally decreases in the body with age. Due to this decline, scientists reason that low NAD+ levels may contribute to aging symptoms, including chronic fatigue, brai...

When the days get shorter and the sunlight wanes, some Toronto functional medicine patients begin having concerns with their mood and energy. For some, this seasonal pattern can form into seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that typically occurs during the fall and winter seasons. Symptoms can include fatigue, irritability, weight gain, and feelings of sadnes...

Your hydration can disclose surprising things about your absorption, use and regulation of fluids. In fact, “Water’s importance for prevention of nutrition-related noncommunicable diseases has emerged more recently because of the shift toward large proportions of fluids coming from caloric beverages