Death of woman after NAD+ infusion at Bronx wellness centre ruled as homicide
THE death of a 27-year-old woman who collapsed after receiving an intravenous NAD+ infusion at a Bronx wellness centre in July has been ruled a homicide, according to the New York City medical examiner’s office. Elizabeth Baron, who lived in the Bron...
On July 19, 2026, Elizabeth Baron, a 27-year-old woman from the Bronx, collapsed after receiving an intravenous NAD+ infusion at the Bereshit Lifestyle Center. The New York City medical examiner has ruled her death as a homicide, due to a cardiac air embolism, according to an autopsy report. The condition arises when air enters an intravenous catheter and reaches the heart.
This ruling could lead to more serious charges against Luis Rojas Cabrera, the individual who administered the infusion. Baron became unconscious immediately following the infusion, administered by Cabrera, who had inserted the IV line into her right hand. Emergency responders rushed Baron to a nearby hospital, but she was pronounced dead about an hour after the infusion.
Cabrera initially claimed Baron lost consciousness after the procedure, stating he had called 911. Cabrera has pleaded not guilty to charges of reckless endangerment and unauthorized practice of a profession. His lawyer, Donald Vogelman, stated that the homicide ruling does not necessarily indicate intentional wrongdoing. Cabrera, who does not hold a valid medical license in the United States, claimed to be a licensed doctor in the Dominican Republic.
He reportedly expressed remorse, saying, "I made a very big mistake." NAD+ is a molecule involved in energy production and other biological processes, though its benefits in humans are not yet well-established. The case is anticipated to be presented to a grand jury before Cabrera's next court date on October 8.
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