NAD+ Preserving Seared Duck with Luteolin Artichoke Puree

Name: NAD+ Preserving Seared Duck with Luteolin Artichoke Puree
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 Duck breasts (approx. 6 oz each), skin-on; 1 large Celeriac root, peeled and cubed; 1 can (14 oz) Artichoke hearts in water, drained (or 4 fresh hearts steamed); 1 cup Fresh Blackberries; 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar (aged); 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, finely chopped (crucial for Apigenin); 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme; 1 clove Garlic, smashed; 1 tsp Sea salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:25min

This recipe is engineered to address the NAD+ Salvage Pathway, a critical mechanism in reverse aging. While most diets focus on adding antioxidants, this dish focuses on stopping the leakage of cellular energy. Duck breast is a rich natural source of dietary niacin and tryptophan (NAD+ precursors). However, aging creates an enzyme called CD38 that destroys NAD+. To counter this, we pair the protein with a puree of Globe Artichokes and Celeriac and a garnish of fresh parsley. These vegetables are among the highest natural sources of Luteolin and Apigenin, flavonoids shown in peer-reviewed studies to inhibit CD38, effectively 'plugging the leak' in your cellular energy batteries. Finished with a blackberry reduction for vascular support.

Updated at: Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:44:10 GMT