NAD+ IV therapy is an intravenous infusion of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, a coenzyme every cell uses to turn food into energy, delivered slowly over a long session. As of October 2026, a single session typically runs $250 to $1,000 depending on dose and market (HealingMaps, 2026). At True Roots in La Canada Flintridge, near Pasadena and Glendale, it is priced by dose (250 mg $350, 500 mg $585, 1000 mg $850 per session) with no separate paid consult step. Insurance does not cover it.
How much does a NAD+ IV cost?
As of October 2026, expect roughly $250 to $1,000 per session nationally, with Los Angeles and other premium metros at the higher end and at-home infusions higher still (HealingMaps, 2026; Drip Hydration lists $799 for a 500 mg session). The range is wide because "NAD+ IV" is not one thing: the dose, the setting, and whether a clinic bundles a consult all move the number. True Roots publishes flat dose pricing, so you know the number before you book.
Why does price scale with dose (250 vs 500 vs 1000 mg)?
Higher doses cost more for two reasons, and the second one surprises people. The first is simple: more NAD+ in the bag is more material. The second is time. NAD+ has to be infused slowly to stay comfortable, so a bigger dose is not just more product, it is a longer appointment that occupies a chair and a clinician for hours. You are paying for both the dose and the clinical time.
What do NAD+ sessions cost at True Roots?
Pricing is by dose, per session, as of October 2026:
- NAD+ 250 mg: $350 (about a two-hour session)
- NAD+ 500 mg: $585
- NAD+ 1000 mg: $850 (a multi-hour appointment)
Each is a single published price with one clear action. For context, the broader IV menu runs a Myers' Cocktail at $300, Glutathione 1000 mg at $150, and a B12 injection at $25.
Why does a higher-dose drip take longer?
Pushed too fast, NAD+ reliably causes chest tightness, facial flushing, nausea, and abdominal cramping. Those sensations are tied to infusion rate, not to an allergic reaction, and they ease within minutes once the drip is slowed. The practical consequence is that more milligrams means more minutes. A 1000 mg session can run most of the day, so bring something to do.
Does insurance or HSA/FSA cover NAD+?
No. NAD+ IV therapy is an elective wellness service, so insurance does not cover it and most people pay out of pocket (HealingMaps, 2026). Some HSA or FSA accounts may reimburse wellness infusions, but that depends entirely on your plan, so confirm before you assume it.
How does NAD+ compare with other IV drips on price?
NAD+ is the most expensive item on most IV menus, and the dose-and-time math above is why. A standard vitamin drip like a Myers' Cocktail is a shorter appointment with lower-cost ingredients, which is why it lands around $300 rather than in the hundreds-to-thousands NAD+ range. If budget is the deciding factor and you are chasing general wellness rather than a specific NAD+ protocol, a lower-cost drip or a B12 injection may be the more sensible first step. Our guide to what each IV drip contains breaks down the rest of the menu.
Is NAD+ IV worth the cost?
It depends on what you want from it. NAD+ fits longevity-focused people who are already doing the fundamentals well and want to try a dose-tiered protocol with clear pricing and clinical oversight. It is a weaker choice if you are chasing fatigue or brain fog without a workup, because those symptoms often trace to findable, treatable causes like thyroid issues, anemia, or low testosterone, and infusing NAD+ before anyone checks is expensive guessing. The human outcome data is still thin, and a good clinic will say so. For the evidence in full, see what NAD+ IV therapy is and what the evidence says and NAD+ IV safety.
How is a NAD+ session planned at True Roots?
In one scheduled visit, with no required bloodwork and no separate paid consultation. NAD+ at True Roots is built around your health history and goals, not around a lab panel. A nurse practitioner reviews your history, current medications, and contraindications, then administers the infusion at a comfortable rate and monitors you through it. NAD+ and all IV therapy at True Roots are NP-administered. Most people start with a single session to see how they tolerate it before committing to a series.
Where can I get NAD+ IV near Pasadena and Glendale?
True Roots Performance & Aesthetics is in La Canada Flintridge, California, serving Pasadena, Glendale, and greater Los Angeles. NAD+ is priced by dose (250 mg $350, 500 mg $585, 1000 mg $850 per session, as of October 2026). See the NAD+ IV therapy service for current details.
This article is educational and not a substitute for personalized medical advice.