What Epitalon Is
Epitalon is a four-amino-acid peptide studied for telomere and sleep-cycle effects. It is taken as a short courses: daily injection for 10 to 20 days, a few times a year, and most people notice it in weeks, and subtle.
What NAD+ Is
NAD+ is the coenzyme every cell uses to make energy; levels fall with age, stress and poor sleep. It is taken as a subcutaneous injection two to three times a week, or an IV ($399 for 250 mg), and most people notice it in days.
Side by Side
| Epitalon | NAD+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | sleep regularity and longevity routines | energy, clarity and recovery |
| How it is taken | short courses: daily injection for 10 to 20 days, a few times a year | subcutaneous injection two to three times a week, or an IV ($399 for 250 mg) |
| Time to notice | weeks, and subtle | days |
| Price at Zen IV Spa | $229/mo | $229/mo shipped; IV $399 |
| Common side effects | mild injection-site irritation | flushing and nausea if given too fast; injection sting |
| FDA status | not FDA-approved; compounded by prescription | not FDA-approved as a treatment; compounded by prescription |
Pick Epitalon If
Your main concern is a longevity routine or an out-of-rhythm sleep cycle. It is the right call when the goal is sleep regularity and longevity routines and you want the simpler, more targeted option.
Pick NAD+ If
Your main concern is flat energy, brain fog, or recovery after a hard stretch. It is the right call when the goal is energy, clarity and recovery.
Can You Combine Them?
Yes. NAD+ for day-to-day energy, epitalon in short courses for sleep rhythm and longevity. Many longevity programs use both.
How to Get Either One in New York or New Jersey
Every program at Zen IV Spa is prescribed and overseen by our medical director, a licensed physician, after a video consultation and baseline labs drawn at your home. Refills ship overnight anywhere in New York or New Jersey, and a nurse can come to your door for the first dose.
Single peptides are $229 a month (glutathione $199), stacks $299, semaglutide $199, tirzepatide $299. A 2-month supply is 10% off and 3 months is 15% off. The $50 consultation is one-time.
Common Questions
Which is better, Epitalon or NAD+?+
Neither is better in general. Epitalon for sleep regularity and longevity routines; NAD+ for energy, clarity and recovery. The provider chooses from your labs and goals.
Which costs more?+
Epitalon is $229/mo; NAD+ is $229/mo shipped; IV $399 at Zen IV Spa, shipping and follow-ups included.
Are they FDA-approved?+
Epitalon: not FDA-approved; compounded by prescription. NAD+: not FDA-approved as a treatment; compounded by prescription. We say so plainly on every page.
Can I switch from one to the other?+
Yes. Programs run month to month with no contract; the provider adjusts at any check-in.
How do I start?+
Book a $50 video consultation at Zen IV Spa; a nurse draws baseline labs at your home.
All treatments are medical services. Every guest is screened, and every treatment is provided only under the clearance, prescription or standing protocol of a licensed medical provider. Compounded peptides are not FDA-approved unless stated. Nothing on this page is a diagnosis or a promise of results.