NADH vs. NAD+: Are We Chasing the Wrong Longevity Molecule? Claire Martinsen | Ep. 188

What’s the difference between NAD+, NR, NMN, and NADH — and why does Claire Martinsen believe NADH deserves more attention in the longevity conversation?

In this episode of A Healthy Point of View Podcast, Sam Tejada sits down with biologist and entrepreneur Claire Martinsen to explore NADH, mitochondrial energy production, ATP, fatigue, cellular health, recovery, sleep, stress, and the evolving world of longevity medicine. Claire explains the biochemical reasoning behind her preference for NADH, shares her personal and professional experiences using it, and discusses why foundational habits like movement, sleep, sunlight, and stress management still matter alongside emerging wellness technologies.

• Claire explains how she views NADH compared with NAD+, NR, and NMN, and why ATP and mitochondrial function are central to her approach to cellular energy.

• The conversation explores fatigue, recovery, mental clarity, sleep, stress, first-responder health, supplementation, and Claire’s experiences using NADH alongside other wellness interventions.

• Claire and Sam discuss Eastern and Western approaches to health, longevity foundations, spirituality, movement, family, and why emerging technologies should complement — not replace — basic healthy habits.

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