· By Hannah Rathbun
NAD+ vs. CoQ10: What’s the Best Energy Supplement for Women 30+?
Introduction: You’re Tired, Not Broken
If you’ve tried all the “energy boosters”—the B-complexes, the CoQ10, the caffeine—but still feel foggy or drained, there’s a good reason. Many popular supplements only treat the symptom (fatigue), not the cellular root of your energy dip.
Enter NAD+, the rising star of longevity and cellular wellness. But how does it compare to well-known options like CoQ10, L-carnitine, or your daily multivitamin?
Let’s break it down.
First, What Is NAD+?
NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) is a coenzyme found in every cell in your body. Its job? Powering the mitochondria—your cellular energy factories—so you can turn food into fuel, repair DNA, and keep your brain sharp.*
But here’s the catch: NAD+ levels decline significantly with age, stress, and hormonal shifts. Women 30+—especially during perimenopause and menopause—can feel that decline as:
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Fatigue or “wired-but-tired” energy crashes
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Mental fog, especially in the afternoons
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Slow recovery after workouts or illness
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Mood swings or motivation dips*
So how does NAD+ compare to other supplements?
CoQ10 vs. NAD+: Similar Mission, Different Mechanism
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is another popular mitochondrial support supplement. It acts like an “electron carrier” during energy production, especially in the heart and muscles.
🟣 NAD+ supports the full energy production cycle, including DNA repair, metabolism, and stress response*
🔵 CoQ10 works within that cycle, but doesn’t increase NAD+ levels or support broader cellular repair
Clinical Insight:
A study published in Cell Metabolism found that boosting NAD+ via Nicotinamide Riboside improved mitochondrial function more broadly than CoQ10 alone (source).
TL;DR: CoQ10 supports your cells. NAD+ activates them.
What About B-Vitamins or Energy Drinks?
B vitamins help convert food into energy, but they don’t address why your energy cycle might be broken in the first place. And energy drinks? They’re just giving you a temporary jolt—then leaving you more depleted than before.
💥 Energy drinks = spike and crash
💊 B-complex = helpful, but not enough alone
🧬 NAD+ = supports energy production at the cellular core*
Why Women 30+ Might Need NAD+ the Most
As estrogen declines (especially in perimenopause), your mitochondria become more sensitive to stress and less efficient. That’s when symptoms like:
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Exhaustion
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Brain fog
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Mood swings
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Slower recovery
...start creeping in, even if you’re “doing everything right.” Supporting NAD+ levels may help rebalance that equation from the inside out.*
Why Choose Pink Stork’s NAD+?
If you’re looking for:
✅ Real, sustainable energy*
✅ Clean ingredients with no fillers
✅ A solution formulated for women
...then Pink Stork’s NAD+ is your go-to.
✨ One capsule =
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500 mg Nicotinamide Riboside, a clinically studied NAD+ precursor*
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Vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free
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No artificial ingredients
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Doctor-formulated and third-party tested
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The Bottom Line
CoQ10 has its place. So do B-vitamins and adaptogens. But if you want to energize your body from the foundation up, NAD+ offers something unique.
It’s not hype. It’s science-backed, hormone-smart, and designed for women who are done with “just getting by.”
Because you deserve to feel energized—not just functional.
