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You know that moment when you're talking and suddenly — The word just... disappears.

It's RIGHT THERE. You can practically taste it. But your brain's like "Nope, not today."

Well, scientists just cracked the code on why this happens more as we age.

Plot twist: It's not your memory failing.

Researchers tested people from 18 to 85 on a simple picture-naming game. They had three suspects:

• Slow processing
• Poor focus
• Trouble accessing word sounds

The verdict? Your brain's getting slower at the search.

Not dumber. Not forgetting words. Just... running on dial-up when it used to be fiber optic.

Here's what actually predicts real-world word-finding struggles: reaction time. Not how much you know. Not how well you remember. Just how fast your mental gears turn.

The good news? You can speed those gears back up.

5 Ways to Keep Your Words Flowing:

🗣️ Talk to yourself (yes, really) — Narrate your day like you're the star of your own documentary

🎯 Play speed games — Ditch the crosswords. Try Taboo, Boggle, or "name 20 animals in 30 seconds"

🏃‍♂️ Move your body — Physical speed = mental speed (your brain didn't get the memo they're separate)

🧘‍♀️ Meditate — Less mental clutter = clearer word highways

⚡ Practice rapid-fire naming — Pick a category, set a timer, GO

But Here's Where It Gets Really Interesting...

Your brain runs on cellular energy. And that energy comes from something called NAD+ (think of it as your brain's premium fuel).

Here's the problem: NAD+ levels decline with aging, which means your mental engine literally has less fuel to work with.

The exciting part? Studies in animal models show that restoring youthful NAD+ levels improves cognitive function. And research demonstrates NAD+ can improve cognitive function by protecting brain cells and reducing inflammation.

Your brain's processing speed isn't just about practice—it's about having the right fuel.

And obviously we recommend NAD Vitality Blend, the only one to combine the precursors Niacin and NMN with compounds that activate the enzymes that make NAD and block enzymes that break down NAD inside your cells.