· By Hannah Rathbun
Hormonal Weight Gain Is Real—Here’s How NAD+ Can Support Your Metabolism
You Didn’t Change—Your Hormones Did
You eat well. You move your body. But suddenly the jeans don’t zip, the scale won’t budge, and your energy is on a permanent low.
Sound familiar?
If you’re in your 30s, 40s, or even early 50s, weight gain may have less to do with willpower—and more to do with what’s happening inside your cells. As your estrogen levels shift, so does your metabolism, and your body’s natural supply of NAD+ takes a hit too.
Here’s why that matters—and how supporting NAD+ may help you feel like yourself again.*
What Causes Hormonal Weight Gain?
During perimenopause and menopause, your body undergoes major hormonal changes, especially:
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Decreased estrogen and progesterone
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Increased cortisol sensitivity (hello, stress belly)
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Slower thyroid and metabolic function
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Disrupted blood sugar balance
These shifts can lead to:
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Fat storage around the abdomen
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Sluggish energy and motivation
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Loss of muscle mass
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Increased cravings and emotional eating
You’re not doing anything wrong. Your biology is changing—and it’s okay to need new tools.
NAD+ and Metabolism: The Cellular Connection
Your metabolism isn’t just about calories—it’s about how efficiently your cells convert food into energy. That conversion process depends heavily on NAD+, a molecule that fuels your mitochondria (your energy engines).
But by age 40, your NAD+ levels may decline by up to 50%, according to a 2020 review in Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology (source).
Low NAD+ = slower metabolic function, more fatigue, less cellular resilience.*
How NAD+ May Help With Hormonal Weight Challenges
Supporting NAD+ levels with supplementation—especially with a clinically studied precursor like Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)—may help:
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Improve mitochondrial function*
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Enhance fat oxidation and glucose efficiency*
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Reduce oxidative stress and inflammation*
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Support hormonal adaptation during perimenopause*
A 2019 clinical trial published in Nature Communications found that NR supplementation increased skeletal muscle NAD+ levels and improved markers of metabolic health in humans (source).
More NAD+ means your body can better adapt to hormonal change—not just suffer through it.*
Why Choose Pink Stork’s NAD+?
We formulated NAD+ for women facing the reality of midlife metabolism. No gimmicks. No "detox tea" vibes. Just clean, focused cellular support.*
✨ Each capsule contains:
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500 mg Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) to fuel NAD+ production*
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Vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free formula
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Doctor-formulated and third-party tested
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Designed with perimenopausal and menopausal women in mind
One capsule, once a day. It’s a small ritual with big energy.
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The Bottom Line
Hormonal weight gain isn’t your fault. But you don’t have to settle for feeling stuck in your body either.
With NAD+, you can support your metabolism from the cellular level—empowering your body to use fuel more efficiently and meet the demands of a changing hormonal landscape.*
It’s not about shrinking. It’s about restoring energy, confidence, and balance.
