Kisspeptin-10 vs NAD+
Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.
Sexual Health & LibidoAnti-Aging & Longevity
Kisspeptin-10Anti-Aging & Longevity
NAD+- Summary
- Kisspeptin-10 is the biologically active C-terminal decapeptide of kisspeptin, an endogenous regulator of the reproductive axis. It acts upstream of GnRH to potently stimulate LH and testosterone release, and plays a key role in sexual arousal and libido.
- NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) is a coenzyme found in all living cells that declines dramatically with age. It is critical for energy metabolism, DNA repair, and sirtuin activation. IV and subcutaneous NAD+ supplementation is used in anti-aging protocols and addiction recovery programs.
- Half-Life
- ~4 minutes (rapidly degraded); longer-acting analogs like TAK-448 are in development
- Varies by route; IV provides direct cellular delivery
- Admin Route
- SubQ, IV
- IV, SubQ, Oral
- Research
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- Typical Dose
- 50–500 mcg
- 500–1000 mg
- Frequency
- Once daily to every other day
- Daily for 4–10 days (loading), then monthly maintenance
- Key Benefits
- Potently stimulates LH and testosterone
- Enhances sexual arousal and libido
- Activates HPG axis — upstream of GnRH
- May improve fertility in hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
- Increases brain activation in sexual attraction circuits
- May restore LH pulsatility in suppressed HPG axis
- Restored cellular energy production (ATP)
- Sirtuin activation for longevity and metabolic regulation
- Enhanced DNA repair capacity
- Improved mitochondrial function and biogenesis
- Cognitive clarity and mental energy
- Reduced inflammation
- Addiction withdrawal support (opioids, alcohol, benzodiazepines)
- Improved sleep quality
- Enhanced athletic endurance
- Side Effects
- Injection site reactions
- Temporary nausea
- Flushing
- Elevated LH/testosterone (intended effect)
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- Flushing and warmth during IV infusion
- Nausea during rapid IV administration
- Chest tightness (from rapid infusion — slow the rate)
- Injection site irritation (subcutaneous)
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- Stacks With
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