Research Comparison
NAD+ vs Glutathione: Two Fundamental Cellular Compounds Compared
NAD+ and glutathione are both essential cellular molecules involved in fundamental metabolic processes. NAD+ functions primarily as a redox coenzyme and sirtuin cofactor, while glutathione is the principal intracellular antioxidant.
Cellular Roles
NAD+ (MW 663.43 Da) participates in over 500 enzymatic reactions as an electron carrier in the mitochondrial electron transport chain. It is the essential cofactor for sirtuin enzymes (SIRT1-7) and PARP DNA repair enzymes. Martens et al. (2018, PMID: 29599478) conducted an RCT on NR supplementation.
Glutathione (MW 307.32 Da) is the most abundant intracellular antioxidant, serving as the primary substrate for glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and glutathione S-transferase (GST). Richie et al. (2015, PMID: 24791752) conducted a 6-month RCT observing 30-35% increases in blood GSH levels.
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