Whereas NAD precursors aim to increase NAD directly, 5-Amino-1MQ takes a different route by inhibiting NNMT
Before committing to either, knowing your baseline NAD+ level tells you whether NAD+ deficiency is part of what youre dealing with, which changes how any protocol should be sequenced
None of that changes whats happening in the dermal layer where collagen is produced, where cells divide, and where the structural decisions that determine skin firmness, texture, and healing speed are made
Therefore, the use of supplements, such as vitamin B12 drops, is typically more than enough if taken as needed, to increase levels naturally, and have vitamin B12 levels increase naturally