Longevity

NI+Australia’s TGA releases guidance on NMN, NAD+ and NADH product naming

Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has released guidance on how NMN, NAD+, NAD and NADH can be represented in health supplements, with implications for naming, labeling and advertising requirements.

Vitafoods Asia 2026

Vitafoods Asia 2026: Spotlight on conferences and innovation showcase

Market research companies Euromonitor and GlobalData will present insights on consumer trends developing across Asia-Pacific, especially on functional health trends, pet nutrition and healthy longevity.

Vitafoods Asia 2026

Vitafoods Asia 2026 show floor preview: Exhibitors A-G

Vitafoods Asia 2026 returns to Bangkok, Thailand, from September 2 to 4, and nutraceutical companies from across the globe will be exhibiting new innovative ingredients, products and services at the show.

Healthspan and longevity: Experts to highlight new science, R&D and regulations

Three industry experts specializing in consumer product development, research and regulations will present their insights on the healthspan and healthy longevity nutraceutical category this Thursday (August 27) at 3 pm Singapore time.

August Launch Pad: Convenience, targeted benefits and multifunctional formulas converge

This month’s launches highlight the continued expansion of convenient, targeted and multifunctional formats, from creatine sachets and sparkling protein to instant mushroom lattes and on-the-go pre-workout.

Nicotinamide riboside may improve muscle-specific marker of biological aging: Analysis

Supplementation with nicotinamide riboside may reduce muscle epigenetic age acceleration measured by the Muscle Epigenetic Age Test (MEAT) clock, according to a newly published analysis of data from past clinical studies.

Healthspan and longevity: Webinar to spotlight R&D, regulatory developments

The latest developments in consumer trends, scientific research, innovations and regulatory oversight in Asia-Pacific’s healthspan and longevity sector will be discussed in an upcoming webinar on August 27.

NI+How a Florida institute aims to standardize longevity research at a global scale

The longevity field has a substantiation problem, according to microbiome researcher Dr. Hariom Yadav, who recently founded a research group to standardize how the 12 hallmarks of aging are measured.

NutraIngredients Asia Awards 2026: And the finalists are…

NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients Asia Awards 2026... The winners will be announced during an awards presentation in September.

FSSAI sends notice warning against the use of NMN in supplements

Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) is an unapproved ingredient, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has stated in a notice sent to two companies based in Gujarat, India.

NutraCast: BODi CEO on keeping active nutrition simple amid AI, GLP-1s and wellness trends

As consumers gravitate toward longevity, metabolic health and science-backed wellness, BODi is doubling down on what CEO Carl Daikeler calls the fundamentals: movement and whole-food nutrition.

Trends tracker: Creatine for sports, peptides for beauty and more

Find out more about trends in sports performance ingredients, the rise of peptides in beauty-from-within supplements and more.

NI+FDA peptide panel raises questions about future dietary supplement pathway

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee (PCAC) concluded a two-day meeting on Friday by recommending six of seven peptide groups be added to the 503A Bulks List, setting the stage for FDA’s final decision through...

NutraCast: Unilever Wellbeing on Grüns, GLP-1s, personalization and healthspan

As Unilever Wellbeing continues to expand its portfolio with brands like Olly, Liquid I.V., Nutrafol and most recently Grüns, the company said it is helping shape the next chapter of the supplement industry.

NI+Federal court bans 19 fake online urolithin A sellers, awards Timeline $5.3M

The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts has granted default judgments against 19 online sellers found to have marketed and sold nutritional supplements falsely advertised as containing urolithin A.

How systems biology is redefining hair wellness

For years, hair supplements largely focused on ingredients like biotin, collagen and botanicals aimed at supporting hair growth. Today, the category is evolving to incorporate emerging science in areas such as longevity, the microbiome, menopause and...

Healthspan Innovators: Calling all start-ups in longevity and cellular aging

NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Healthspan Innovators session and present their company in London.

Probiotic may boost lifespan by 20%, for worms at least

Nematode worms fed a probiotic isolated from a Chinese centenarian may live for 20% longer, with the postbiotic metabolites linked to antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

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Paradigm shift: Next frontier of probiotics lies in traceability and functionality – TCI

Taiwanese company TCI says the next frontier of probiotics is not drawing more correlations between the gut and other organs, but tracing what travels between and building a more complete evidence chain.

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Haleon highlights key challenges in Asia, focus areas in healthy aging to invest in

Haleon has identified several key health challenges in Asia as well as focus areas in healthy aging worth investing in, emphasizing the need to move from lifespan to healthspan.

Growth Asia Summit 2026

Healthy longevity: Tap into condition awareness, biomarker testing to drive supplementation

Beyond scientific evidence and clinical data, raising condition awareness and tapping into biomarker testing are ways that have been shown to drive uptake of nutraceuticals, says an expert panel that was discussing the topic of healthy longevity at last...

Growth Asia Summit 2026

Longevity economy: Dabur on how future of FMCG could be defined by healthspan

Dabur says the next chapter of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) will be defined by how long people remain healthy, with this growth frontier driven by significant shifts in consumer behavior.

Healthy longevity in Asia: dsm-firmenich awards €250k to five research groups

dsm-firmenich is awarding €50k to five research groups each to investigate the role of nutrients and bioactives in supporting healthy longevity in Asia-Pacific.

Suntory embarks on real-world evidence studies as part of NPD strategy

Suntory’s Institute for Science of Life is conducting a series of real-world evidence studies on its nutraceutical products as part of its new product development strategy.

NI+Personalized nutrition enters its proof era

As wearables and AI turn health tracking into a continuous feedback loop, Singapore-based Nutricode says the next phase of personalized nutrition will be defined less by tailored supplement recommendations and more by whether companies can prove those...

dAKG associated with biological age reversal

Supplementation of delayed-release alpha-ketoglutarate (dAKG) could reverse biological age, says a new study from Singapore.

Mintel: Muscle, ovarian and gut health emerge as key pillars of women’s longevity

The women’s longevity market is moving beyond surface-level appearance and toward a broader focus on healthspan, resilience and function, according to new research from Mintel.

Can soluble corn fiber support cognitive function? Study points to gut-brain link

New research puts soluble corn fiber (SCF) under the microscope, examining whether prebiotic fiber consumption could influence cognitive performance, mood and gut bacteria in healthy adults.

Major Japanese firms to drive industry-government-academia partnerships in longevity

Japanese companies, including Asahi, Meiji, and Rohto Pharmaceutical, are part of a new collaborative platform to foster industry-government-academia partnerships in the field of longevity.

‘Unmatched’: Nutra Healthspan Summit returns for November 2026

Described by one attendee as “an event with wall-to-wall speakers who delivered insightful, topical, useable information”, the Nutra Healthspan Summit is returning to London for its 2nd edition with more high-level content and networking opportunities.

NI+Is blood NAD+ a dead end in aging research?

An investigation into one of aging research’s most prominent molecules has reported that NAD+, a compound central to cellular metabolism, may not decline in human blood the way many in the aging and longevity community once thought.

Across the Nutraverse: Singapore’s longevity investment, Alzchem creatine supply, NI USA Awards finalists

Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.

From lifespan to cellspan: How dsm-firmenich is reframing longevity innovation

Longevity and healthspan have emerged as a key theme across the nutraceutical industry, and dsm-firmenich is positioning itself at the forefront of this shift, presenting a science-led approach grounded in the biology of aging.

NutraCast: Tingling-free beta-alanine opens up new opportunities in active nutrition

Beta-alanine has long been one of sports nutrition’s most established performance ingredients, but it has also carried a challenge: paresthesia—that tingling, itchy sensation many consumers experience after use. While some users embrace the feeling,...

From science to strategy: Inside Probiota Americas 2026

The highlight of the microbiome health industry calendar, this year’s Probiota Americas conference will provide its unrivalled mix of world-leading expert presentations, inspiring roundtables, innovative pioneers and unmissable networking opportunities.

Probiota Americas 2026: Healthspan, phages, prebiotics and weight management headline Day 2

Probiota Americas is less than two weeks away with must-see speakers on Day 2 including Dr. Doug Bolster, (OLIPOP), Dr. Ohad Manor (Thorne), Dr. Marcel van de Wouw (The Weston Family Foundation), Dr. Ann Gregory (University of Calgary), Dr. Trevor Kirby...

Healthy longevity: S’pore pours $350M into brain, physical function research

The Singapore government is pouring SGD$350m (US$273m) into healthy longevity research, with brain health and physical function the key focus of the initiative.

PLT targets ‘experiential longevity’ with new joint health ingredient

New Jersey-based PLT Health Solutions has announced a strategic commitment to longevity that will shape its clinical research, ingredient development, and customer innovation work.

Mitochondria for healthy aging: MitoQ New Zealand deepens Asia research with NUS

MitoQ New Zealand has signed a research partnership with the National University of Singapore (NUS) to assess the potential of mitochondria for healthy aging as it seeks to deepen research partnerships across Asia.

Brand new: BioGaia, Calbee, Nestle, myBrainCo in the spotlight

See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including BioGaia’s new product launch in China, Calbee’s personalized nutrition service in Singapore, myBrainCo to grow its pharmacy footprint and Nestle-NTU research partnership.

Fasting mimetic may improve cardiometabolic health markers: RCT

A dietary supplement containing spermidine, nicotinamide, PEA and OEA may improve cholesterol levels, hunger measures and daily ratings of hunger and appetite, says a new study.

NMN shown to suppress post-exercise inflammation

A new pilot study conducted in Taiwan showed that the supplementation of nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) could lower inflammation in young men who have undergone blood flow restriction-resistance exercise.

Men’s health moves beyond muscle as data reveals a broader shift in wellness

Men are expanding their focus and looking past performance, with younger consumers driving demand for supplements, functional foods and GLP-1-related solutions.

NI+Men’s health supplement launches go for the T and longevity

Testosterone boosting remains central to the men’s health supplement category, but its positioning is shifting from hormone optimization alone toward energy, metabolism, healthy aging, beauty from within and cognitive performance.

Could specific shifts in oral bacteria negatively impact menopausal women?

Emerging evidence indicates that the oral microbiome may shift during female aging, with potential knock-on effects for periodontal risk and nitrate-related pathways.

Growth Asia Summit 2026: Haleon, Siens by Dabur, Yili to discuss healthy longevity

Healthy ageing and healthspan are trending topics worldwide, and this year’s Growth Asia Summit will bring together top brands from across the region to present their insights and strategies.

Growth Asia Summit 2026: Updated Advance Programme now live!

Check out the latest updated Advance Programme for our Growth Asia Summit 2026, which takes place from July 8 to 10 in Singapore

Red raspberries linked to better blood sugar control and memory in older adults

Adding a cup of red raspberries to a carbohydrate‑rich meal may help curb post‑meal glucose and insulin spikes while supporting short-term cognitive performance in older obese or overweight adults.

Inside the rise of ingestible beauty and the science driving it

Cosmetic scientist and director of innovation for beauty-from-within brand Urenew explains how nutricosmetics are reshaping skin health from the inside out.

‘Exciting’: Multivitamin-minerals linked to slower aging

Two years of daily supplementation with a multivitamin-mineral may slow aging in older adults, says a new data from the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS), a large-scale, nationwide, randomized trial.