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Niagen IV Therapy
Niagen IV Therapy – A Faster, Gentler Route to NAD+
Niagen IV therapy delivers Niagen®, a patented form of nicotinamide riboside (a type of vitamin B3), directly into your bloodstream, where your cells use it to make their own NAD+. At Intravene, a registered nurse with ICU or ER critical-care experience brings the Niagen IV to your home, hotel, or office and stays with you for the whole infusion.
Niagen IV is the newer, faster way into the same NAD+ system our NAD+ IV therapy supports. In early head-to-head research, Niagen IV infused in roughly a third of the time NAD+ took and caused far fewer of the cramping, nausea, and chest-pressure sensations NAD+ is known for. Below we cover what Niagen IV is, what the research does and doesn’t show, what it costs, how long it takes, and how to book it near you.
What is Niagen IV therapy?
Niagen is nicotinamide riboside chloride, often shortened to NR. It is a form of vitamin B3 and a precursor to NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), the coenzyme every cell uses to turn food into energy and to run DNA repair and other housekeeping.
The difference from an NAD+ drip is what goes into the IV. An NAD+ infusion puts the finished NAD+ molecule into your bloodstream, where much of it is broken down before your cells take it up. A Niagen IV gives your cells the smaller building block instead, and they convert it into NAD+ themselves. NAD+ levels tend to fall with age, which is why both therapies are popular with people focused on energy and healthy aging.
Niagen IV is not the same thing as Tru Niagen, the oral capsule sold in stores. The ingredient is the same; an IV delivers it straight into the bloodstream rather than through your gut.
Niagen IV benefits: what the research shows
The clearest Niagen IV benefits in the research so far are practical ones: it raises NAD+ quickly, it infuses faster than NAD+, and most people tolerate it far more easily.
- A fast rise in NAD+. In a small randomized pilot study, a 500 mg Niagen IV raised whole-blood NAD+ by about 20% within three hours, a higher level at that point than the same dose of IV NAD+ reached.
- A shorter infusion. In two small head-to-head studies, a 500 mg Niagen IV took about 25 to 37 minutes on average, against about 97 to 99 minutes for 500 mg of NAD+.
- A gentler experience. NAD+ drips often have to be slowed for cramping, nausea, or chest pressure. Most people receiving Niagen reported only brief tingling in the mouth, jaw, or arms, or mild cramping, which faded once the drip finished.
- Support for the same goals as NAD+. People choose Niagen IV for energy, focus, recovery, and healthy aging, the same reasons they choose NAD+.
We’ll be straight with you about the last point. NAD+ is central to how your cells make energy, but no large trial has yet shown that Niagen IV, or NAD+ IV, makes healthy people feel more energetic, think more clearly, recover faster, or age more slowly. The research on IV Niagen is early and small. What it shows well is that Niagen raises NAD+ and is easier to receive.
NIAGEN IV, 500 MG:
$899 FOR 500MG
Niagen IV pricing
Niagen IV therapy with Intravene costs $899 for a 500 mg infusion, with the in-home nurse visit included and no trip fee.
Niagen IV is an elective wellness service, so it isn’t covered by insurance, and we don’t bill insurance. You’ll know your full total before your nurse starts the IV.
*The standard Niagen IV dose is 500 mg.
How Niagen IV therapy works at home
Niagen IV therapy at home takes about an hour from the moment your nurse arrives, and you never leave the couch.
- Book online or call. Tell us your address and your goals. A nurse contacts you, usually within the hour, to review your health history.
- A critical-care nurse comes to you. Your ICU- or ER-trained nurse arrives with everything needed, checks your vital signs, and confirms your dose.
- Your Niagen IV runs at a comfortable pace. Most Niagen infusions finish in about 30 to 45 minutes. Your nurse watches how you feel and adjusts the drip rate as needed.
- A final check, then on with your day. Your nurse checks your vital signs again before packing up. No waiting room, no drive home.
Niagen IV dosage
The standard Niagen IV dose is 500 mg of nicotinamide riboside in a bag of sterile saline, the dose most studied in human research.
- Niagen: 500 mg
- Carrier: 500 mL of normal saline, which also rehydrates you
- Infusion time: usually 30 to 45 minutes
Niagen doses aren’t interchangeable with NAD+ doses milligram for milligram, so your nurse doses Niagen on its own terms. The published research has studied a single infusion and a series of four daily infusions; how often to repeat it after that is something your nurse will talk through with you.
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Niagen IV vs. NAD+ IV: which is right for you?
Niagen IV and NAD+ IV both aim to raise your NAD+ levels. The difference is the route: Niagen gives your cells a precursor to convert, while NAD+ IV delivers the finished molecule.
| Niagen IV | NAD+ IV | |
|---|---|---|
| What’s in the IV | Nicotinamide riboside, an NAD+ precursor | NAD+ itself |
| Typical infusion time | About 30 to 45 minutes | About 2 to 4 hours |
| How it usually feels | Brief tingling or mild cramping for most people | Cramping, nausea or chest pressure if run too fast |
| NAD+ rise in early research | About 20% at three hours in a small pilot study | Smaller at the same time point in that study |
| Track record | Newer to IV use; early studies | Longer history of clinical use |
Choose Niagen IV if your time is short or an NAD+ drip has been uncomfortable for you before. Choose NAD+ IV therapy if it already works well for you, or if you want the treatment with the longer track record. Neither has yet been proven better than the other for how you feel day to day, and your nurse can help you decide.
Is Niagen IV therapy safe? The Intravene critical-care difference
Niagen IV therapy has been well tolerated in early human studies, with no serious treatment-related problems reported at the 500 mg dose and no meaningful changes in liver, kidney, or thyroid markers.
The most common Niagen IV side effects are brief tingling in the mouth, jaw, or arms and mild cramping, and they usually fade when the infusion ends. Every Niagen IV is placed by a registered nurse with ICU or ER critical-care experience, never a technician. Your nurse reviews your health history before your visit, checks your vital signs before and after the infusion, and stays with you throughout, with physician-led medical oversight behind every treatment.
Your Niagen IV is prepared by Olympia Pharmaceuticals, an FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility in the Niagen partner network. The studies so far are small, so tell your nurse about any health conditions or medications before your first infusion; if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, Niagen IV isn’t for you yet.
Niagen IV therapy near you
Intravene brings Niagen IV therapy near you, to homes, hotels, and offices in our Colorado, Washington, Florida, and Texas service areas, with same-day visits where nurse schedules allow.
- Denver metro: Niagen IV in Denver and the suburbs, from our mobile IV therapy in Denver team. Call (303) 349-8814.
- Summit County and Vail: mobile IV therapy in Breckenridge, the Summit County towns and Vail. Call (970) 425-1118.
- Seattle and Puget Sound: mobile IV therapy in Seattle, from Everett to Tacoma. Call (206) 887-0651.
- Spokane: mobile IV therapy in Spokane and Spokane County. Call (509) 236-8458.
- Tampa Bay: IV therapy in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. Call (813) 820-6917.
- Miami: mobile IV therapy in Miami. Call (305) 614-7295.
- Dallas–Fort Worth: IV therapy in Dallas and the suburbs. Call (214) 817-3475.
Searching for Niagen IV near me? Pick your area above, or book online and we’ll confirm a nurse for your address.
Niagen IV therapy FAQs
How much does Niagen IV therapy cost?
A 500 mg Niagen IV with Intravene costs $899, and that includes the in-home visit from a critical-care nurse with no trip fee. Niagen IV is an elective wellness service, so insurance doesn’t cover it, and we tell you the full total before your nurse starts the infusion.
How long does a Niagen IV take?
Most Niagen IV infusions take about 30 to 45 minutes, and the whole visit runs about an hour. That is much shorter than an NAD+ drip, which usually needs two to four hours because NAD+ has to run slowly to stay comfortable. Your nurse adjusts the pace to how you feel.
Is Niagen IV better than NAD+ IV?
Niagen IV is faster and easier to tolerate than NAD+ IV, and in a small study it raised NAD+ more within three hours. It hasn’t been proven better at making people feel more energetic or age more slowly; neither has NAD+. Many people choose Niagen for the shorter, gentler infusion.
What does Niagen IV feel like?
Most people feel very little during a Niagen IV. The most common sensations in studies were brief tingling in the mouth, jaw, or arms and mild cramping, which faded once the drip ended. If anything feels uncomfortable, your critical-care nurse slows the infusion and stays with you until it settles.
Is Niagen IV the same as Tru Niagen?
No. Tru Niagen is an oral supplement you take as a capsule, and Niagen IV is nicotinamide riboside given through an IV by a nurse. The active ingredient is the same, but an IV delivers it straight into your bloodstream and raised NAD+ faster than oral NR in early research.
How often should I get a Niagen IV?
There’s no proven schedule yet. Research has studied a single 500 mg infusion and a series of four daily infusions, but no study has shown that weekly or monthly sessions work better than any other plan. Your nurse will talk through your goals and suggest a schedule that fits them.
Book Niagen IV therapy today
Book Niagen IV therapy today and a critical-care nurse brings it to your door, usually the same day where schedules allow.
Not sure whether Niagen or NAD+ fits you better? Call your local number above and talk it through with our team, or book your Niagen IV online.