Sermorelin does stimulate growth hormone release in clinical settings, with studies showing 3050% increases in GH secretion within 30 minutes of injection
She was getting NAD+ injections through a concierge doctor, someone who required a referral, charged a steep annual fee, and promised white-glove care along with access to peptides like GLP-1s, vitamin injections, and NAD+
A 2024 systematic review in the American Journal of Physiology found insufficient high-quality evidence for routine subcutaneous NAD+ practice
It is more frequent among older adults, vegetarians, vegans, individuals with gastrointestinal disorders, and during pregnancy when requirements increase
These predispositions should be interpreted with a qualified healthcare provider to contextualize individual risk