{"id":34997,"date":"2026-10-12T14:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T21:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/how-to-prepare-for-your-first-nad-iv-therapy-session-copy"},"modified":"2026-10-13T04:58:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T11:58:49","slug":"how-long-do-the-effects-of-nad-iv-therapy-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/how-long-do-the-effects-of-nad-iv-therapy-last","title":{"rendered":"How long do the effects of NAD IV therapy last?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people say they feel the effects of an NAD+ IV for a few days to about two weeks. But that estimate comes from patient and clinician reports, not clinical trials. In research, blood NAD+ levels climb during a long infusion and are still raised two hours after it ends, which is the last point anyone has measured. How long they stay up after that, and how that connects to how you feel, hasn&#8217;t been studied. Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s known, what affects the duration, and how to make the benefits last.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"key-takeaways\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people report feeling NAD+ IV effects for a few days to about two weeks, but no trial has measured this<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a 2019 study, blood NAD+ rose about 400% by the end of a 6-hour infusion and was still raised 2 hours later<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much of the infused NAD+ is broken down or passed in urine, so the blood spike is brief<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dose, number of sessions, age, sleep, alcohol and underlying health all change how long effects seem to last<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily oral NAD+ precursors raised levels by about 60% over 6 weeks in one trial, a steadier effect than a single drip<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue that returns quickly after every session may have another cause worth testing for<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-do-the-effects-of-nad-iv-therapy-last\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long do the effects of NAD IV therapy last?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The honest answer is that nobody knows precisely. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/longevity-info\/what-is-nad-nicotinamide-adenine-dinucleotide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a coenzyme your cells use to make energy and repair DNA. An IV drip raises blood levels quickly. But no clinical trial has tracked how long people feel better afterward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What we have are two kinds of evidence:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lab measurements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which show what happens to NAD+ in the blood during and shortly after an infusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Patient and clinician reports<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which suggest a feeling of better energy or focus for a few days to about two weeks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those two don&#8217;t line up neatly, and the gap is worth understanding before you plan or pay for sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other ways to support cellular health: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/nad-nasal-spray\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NAD+ nasal spray<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00b7 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/glutathione-injections\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glutathione injections<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00b7 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/longevity\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">longevity treatments<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-to-nad-levels-after-an-iv-drip\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What happens to NAD+ levels after an IV drip<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The clearest data comes from a 2019 pilot study. Researchers gave 750 mg of NAD+ to healthy men over 6 hours and tracked their blood and urine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s what they found:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Time point<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>What happened to blood NAD+<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First 2 hours of infusion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No change, because the body cleared it as fast as it went in<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">End of infusion (6 hours)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up about 400% from baseline<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 hours after infusion (8 hours)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still raised. This was the last measurement<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two other findings matter for how long the effects last. First, breakdown products of NAD+ rose sharply in the blood. Second, a lot of NAD+ showed up in urine by the end of the drip. In other words, the body processes and clears a large share of an IV dose quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study stopped measuring at 8 hours, so it can&#8217;t tell us when blood levels return to normal. And blood NAD+ isn&#8217;t the same as NAD+ inside your cells, which is where it does its work. A 2026 study gave people four 500 mg infusions on consecutive days and followed them for 30 days. It couldn&#8217;t detect a change in whole-blood NAD+, partly because it didn&#8217;t collect enough samples.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bottom line from the lab: the blood spike from an IV is real but short. Any longer-lasting benefit would have to come from what happens inside cells, which hasn&#8217;t been measured well in people.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-do-you-feel-the-effects-of-an-nad-iv\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long do you feel the effects of an NAD IV?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is what most people actually care about. Based on patient reports and clinic experience, people commonly describe:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The same day or next day:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> more energy, a clearer head or a sense of calm. Some feel tired or flat right after the drip, then better the next day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The following few days:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the period when most people say they feel the benefit most<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>One to two weeks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> effects gradually fade back toward baseline<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These timelines aren&#8217;t backed by controlled trials. NAD+ sessions are long, attentive and often expensive, which can create a strong placebo effect. That doesn&#8217;t make your experience less real. It just means two people can have very different results, and you&#8217;re the best judge of whether a session helped you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When effects first show up is a separate question from how long they last. We cover onset in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/how-long-does-nad-therapy-take-to-work-what-to-expect\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how long NAD therapy takes to work<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-affects-how-long-nad-iv-effects-last\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What affects how long NAD IV effects last<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several factors can make the benefit feel longer or shorter:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dose.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Higher doses, often 500 to 1,000 mg, raise blood levels more than 250 mg drips.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Number of sessions.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A series of infusions close together may build a more lasting effect than a single drip.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Age.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> NAD+ naturally declines with age, partly because an enzyme called CD38 that breaks down NAD+ becomes more active. Older adults may notice effects fading faster. This ties into broader <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/longevity-info\/what-is-mitochondrial-dysfunction\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mitochondrial dysfunction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with age.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lifestyle.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Poor sleep, heavy alcohol use, chronic stress and inactivity all use up NAD+ faster.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>What&#8217;s causing your fatigue.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If low energy comes from low iron, thyroid problems or poor sleep, NAD+ won&#8217;t fix the root cause, and any boost will fade quickly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re using NAD+ for ongoing tiredness, our look at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/nad-therapy-for-chronic-fatigue-real-relief-evidence\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NAD therapy for chronic fatigue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reviews what the evidence shows for that specific goal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"signs-your-nad-iv-is-wearing-off\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs your NAD IV is wearing off<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects usually fade gradually rather than all at once. Common signs include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energy dipping back to your usual afternoon slump<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mild brain fog or harder-to-hold focus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower motivation or flatter mood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slower recovery from workouts, stress or poor sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping a simple daily note of your energy, sleep and focus for two weeks after a session gives you a clearer picture than memory alone. It also tells you how long your personal &#8220;window&#8221; really is.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"when-fatigue-comes-back-fast-check-for-other-causes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When fatigue comes back fast: check for other causes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel great for a day or two after every drip and then crash, that&#8217;s a signal to look deeper. Common, treatable causes of fatigue include low ferritin (iron stores), an underactive thyroid, low vitamin D and low vitamin B12.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our guide to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/top-5-lab-tests-for-low-energy-and-unexplained-exhaustion\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top lab tests for low energy and unexplained exhaustion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explains which markers to check, and you can order a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/full-lab-tests\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">full lab panel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get them done. If B12 turns out to be low, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/b12-injection\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B12 injection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> costs far less than repeated NAD+ drips and treats the actual problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-make-nad-iv-effects-last-longer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to make NAD IV effects last longer<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can&#8217;t control how fast your body clears NAD+, but you can support your levels between sessions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sleep 7 to 9 hours.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> NAD+ levels follow your body clock, and poor sleep disrupts that rhythm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Exercise regularly.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Physical activity helps your body make its own NAD+<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Limit alcohol.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Processing alcohol uses up NAD+<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eat foods rich in vitamin B3 and protein<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as fish, chicken, mushrooms and whole grains. See <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-eat-before-and-after-nad-therapy-for-best-results\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what to eat before and after NAD therapy<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time your sessions well.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many people prefer morning infusions so the energy lift lands during the day. More on this in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/best-time-to-take-nad-to-reach-the-fullest-result\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the best time to take NAD+<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"iv-vs-at-home-nad-which-lasts-longer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IV vs at-home NAD+: which lasts longer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An IV gives a large, fast spike that your body clears within hours. At-home options work differently. They deliver smaller amounts regularly, which keeps levels steadier over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best human data on steady dosing comes from oral NAD+ precursors. In a 2018 trial, healthy adults aged 55 to 79 took 1,000 mg of nicotinamide riboside a day for 6 weeks. NAD+ in their immune cells rose about 60% compared with placebo, with no serious side effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home subcutaneous injections and nasal sprays follow the same logic: frequent smaller doses instead of occasional large ones. For a comparison of the two, see <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/nad-nasal-spray-vs-injection-what-to-choose\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NAD+ nasal spray vs injection: what to choose<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many people combine approaches, using an occasional IV for a boost and an at-home option for maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"when-to-book-your-next-nad-iv-session\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When to book your next NAD IV session<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because the effect is temporary, the timing of your next session depends on your goals and how long your own window lasts. Track how you feel, notice when benefits fade, and plan around that rather than a fixed calendar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typical loading and maintenance schedules are covered in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/how-often-should-you-get-nad-iv-therapy-a-beginners-guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how often you should get NAD IV therapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you&#8217;re weighing whether repeat sessions are worth the money, our guide on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/how-much-does-nad-iv-therapy-cost-and-is-it-worth-it\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how much NAD IV therapy costs and whether it&#8217;s worth it<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compares IV with lower-cost options.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-bottom-line-on-how-long-nad-iv-effects-last\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bottom line on how long NAD IV effects last<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people report feeling the effects of an NAD+ IV for a few days to about two weeks, but that range comes from experience, not trials. In research, blood NAD+ spikes during an infusion and is still raised a couple of hours later, but much of the dose is broken down or cleared quickly. How long you feel better depends on your dose, the number of sessions, your age, your habits and what&#8217;s causing your fatigue in the first place. Track your own response, rule out common causes of tiredness, and consider steadier at-home options for maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want a steadier way to support your NAD+ levels? <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/nad-injection\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore Heally&#8217;s NAD+ injection program<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with home treatment prescribed by a licensed provider.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"how-long-does-an-nad-iv-last\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long does an NAD IV last?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people report feeling the benefits for a few days to about two weeks. Clinical trials haven&#8217;t measured how long the effects last. Lab data shows blood NAD+ spikes during an infusion and is still raised 2 hours after it ends, the last point measured.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-long-does-nad-stay-in-your-system-after-an-iv\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long does NAD+ stay in your system after an IV?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s not fully known. In a 2019 study, blood NAD+ was still about 400% above baseline 2 hours after a 6-hour infusion, but measurements stopped there. Much of the infused NAD+ is quickly broken down or cleared in urine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"why-do-nad-iv-effects-wear-off\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do NAD IV effects wear off?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your body constantly uses and breaks down NAD+, including through enzymes like CD38 that become more active with age and inflammation. A single IV raises levels temporarily, but without ongoing support, they drift back toward your normal baseline.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-can-i-make-nad-iv-results-last-longer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can I make NAD IV results last longer?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep well, exercise regularly, limit alcohol and eat foods rich in vitamin B3. Some people also use at-home NAD+ injections, nasal spray or oral precursors between IV sessions to keep levels steadier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"is-a-single-nad-iv-session-enough\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is a single NAD IV session enough?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One session may give a short-term lift, but effects usually fade within days to weeks. People seeking lasting benefits typically use a series of sessions or combine IV with at-home maintenance. Your provider can help plan what fits your goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"do-nad-iv-effects-last-longer-than-nad-injections\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do NAD IV effects last longer than NAD injections?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not necessarily. An IV gives a bigger, faster spike that&#8217;s cleared quickly. Home injections give smaller, more frequent doses that keep levels steadier. Which works better depends on your goals, budget and how you respond.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sources\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sources<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grant R, et al. &#8220;A Pilot Study Investigating Changes in the Human Plasma and Urine NAD+ Metabolome During a 6 Hour Intravenous Infusion of NAD+.&#8221; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2019. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/aging-neuroscience\/articles\/10.3389\/fnagi.2019.00257\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">frontiersin.org<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reyna et al. &#8220;Intravenous infusion of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) versus nicotinamide riboside (NR): a retrospective tolerability pilot study in a real-world setting.&#8221; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frontiers in Aging<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2026. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/aging\/articles\/10.3389\/fragi.2026.1652582\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">frontiersin.org<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Martens CR, et al. &#8220;Chronic nicotinamide riboside supplementation is well-tolerated and elevates NAD+ in healthy middle-aged and older adults.&#8221; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nature Communications<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2018. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41467-018-03421-7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nature.com<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airhart SE, et al. &#8220;An open-label, non-randomized study of the pharmacokinetics of the nutritional supplement nicotinamide riboside (NR) and its effects on blood NAD+ levels in healthy volunteers.&#8221; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PLoS One<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2017.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. NAD+ IV therapy and compounded NAD+ products are not FDA-approved to treat any condition. 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