Why Topical NAD+ May Be More Powerful Than IVs with Dr. Lamees Hamdan

In this episode of The Longevity Formula, Dr. Brandon Crawford is joined by Dr. Lamees Hamdan, a physician of integrative medicine and the founder of the new longevity skincare brand, Time Beam. Driven by a personal health journey that traditional medicine couldn't solve, Dr. Hamdan shifted her career to focus on finding the root cause of illness rather than just treating symptoms, a philosophy that now underpins her approach to both wellness and skincare.

The conversation centers on NAD+, a crucial coenzyme for energy, DNA repair, and overall cellular function that declines significantly with age. Dr. Hamdan introduces her innovative approach of using the skin as a powerful delivery system for NAD+ boosters. She argues that popular trends like expensive NAD+ IVs may not be the best solution because they can flood the body's system, potentially shutting down its own natural production of NAD+. Dr. Hamdan explains that oral and topical methods, when formulated correctly, are both effective and more sustainable for long-term use.

Key Takeaways

1. The Goldilocks Approach to Wellness: Dr. Hamdan advocates for a balanced "Goldilocks" approach to health—not too little, not too much. This philosophy applies to everything from supplements to smart sun exposure for vitamin D and mood.
2. A Proactive Approach to Skincare: The key to good skincare is being proactive, not reactive. Dr. Hamdan suggests addressing the root causes of issues like acne, such as stress and high cortisol, rather than just using topical treatments.‍
3. The Inside-Out & Outside-In Method: Dr. Hamdan’s longevity strategy is a dual approach: using supplements to energize cells internally while applying topical products to directly boost collagen and elastin production on the skin.

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