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.

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.

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.

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.

Growth Asia Summit 2026

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.

Growth Asia Summit 2026

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Pharmacy chain founder opens nutraceutical longevity start-up

Margarita Zhao, founder of a pharmacy chain and a pharmaceutical company in Inner Mongolia, has launched a nutraceutical start-up focused on longevity and healthspan products - at least for its initial launch.

NAD+ boosters may also boost gut microbes and beneficial metabolites: Nestlé data

The NAD+ boosting effects of nicotinamide riboside (NR) and nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) may be linked to the action of the gut microbiome on these compounds, says a new study from Nestlé.

S’pore HSA urges collaboration to tackle ‘unique complexities’ of longevity sectors

The Health Science Authority (HSA), which regulates health supplements in Singapore, is urging stronger collaboration between industry and academia to tackle the unique complexities of the booming longevity supplement sector.

Nestlé launches longevity drinks following nutrition and health science merger

Global food giant Nestlé is expanding its presence in the longevity space, launching a new range of science-backed nutritional drinks designed to support energy, focus, sleep and overall vitality.

NI+Agelessness supplement launches take an active approach to longevity

Once confined to fringe wellness fads, the pursuit of longevity and healthy aging has evolved into a broader market that increasingly includes supplements positioned to support physical and mental resilience across an extended lifespan.

NI+Moving the microbiome across blurring lines in an experiential market

Biotic supplements may find opportunity in catering to next-gen consumers in next-gen health categories while ensuring perceivable benefits aligned with responsible claims.

Growth Asia Summit 2026: Don’t miss out on 15% CNY promo

Enjoy a 15% discount when you register for the Growth Asia Summit 2026 from now until February 22.

AI, healthspan and more: Bio-gen Extracts invests US$10M in factory upgrades

With a US$10 million investment, Bio-gen Extracts is upgrading its production facility in Bangalore, India to manufacture new healthspan ingredients and enhance bioactive and formulation delivery.

Chemist Warehouse on strategies to build Australia’s nascent NMN category 

Leading Australian pharmacy chain Chemist Warehouse plans to build up the country’s nascent nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) category by focusing on affordability, accessibility and education.

Growth Asia Summit 2026: Calbee, NielsenIQ, PepsiCo to present this July

Calbee, NielsenIQ and PepsiCo are some of the biggest names giving keynote presentations at this year’s Growth Asia Summit.

Trend tracker: Vietnam’s nutra market, Taiwan consumer view of multivitamins, Japan’s FFC

Find out more about trends in Vietnam’s booming nutraceutical market, how Taiwan consumers view the benefits of multivitamin and mineral products, and popular Foods with Function Claims in Japan in this roundup.

NI+Catching up with cellular health supplements: A roundup of the latest science

Cellular health is rapidly becoming a focal point in longevity and wellness research, with new studies revealing how targeted supplements and bioactive compounds can influence aging at the molecular level.

Amway Korea zeros in on longevity with new personalized nutrition platform

Amway Korea is embracing the emerging trend of nutrition to support longevity and healthspan with its newly launched personalized nutrition platform.

Resveratrol supplements may improve signs of skin aging: Lallemand RCT

Oral supplementation and topical application of trans-resveratrol may help improve women’s skin health parameters by reducing wrinkles and boosting sebum levels, says a new study using Lallemand’s Veri-te resveratrol.

NI+Vietnam’s booming supplement market overshadowed by counterfeit woes

Vietnam has become one of the fastest-growing health supplements markets in Southeast Asia (SEA), but a string of counterfeit scandals that shook the country last year is putting the industry and local regulators to the test.

Tempeh extract may extend lifespan, for tiny worms at least

Extracts from tempeh, a traditional fermented soybean product, may extend lifespan for nematodes by 45%, says a new study.

Brand new: Kirin, Nestle, Yili and more in the spotlight

See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including Kirin’s R&D plans for tackling cellular senescence, Nestle expanding its maternal health supplement range, Yili growing its healthy aging range and more.

NI+APAC’s supplement market: Key categories to watch in 2026

As demand for women’s health, longevity, sleep and stress management supplements rises, companies across Asia-Pacific (APAC) are positioning for growth in these categories in the coming year.

‘NMN for cell repair, lesser white hair’: MFDS clamps down on AI fake experts ads

South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has blocked online advertisements featuring AI-generated advertisements of doctors making misleading product claims, such as how nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) supplementation can promote cell...

Australia’s TGA approves NMN ingredient for supplement use

Australia’s regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) for use in dietary supplements for the first time.

Pomegranate plus marigold extracts may boost NAD+ levels, mitochondrial health and physical performance

A polyphenol-rich blend of extracts from pomegranate and marigold may improve key biomarkers of mitochondrial health, energy metabolism, inflammation, cognition, physical performance and quality of life scores, says a new study.

Buck Institute expert on the challenges of aging research

There is huge excitement from the nutrition industry and consumers around healthspan and longevity, but clinical trials to study aging can be challenging because of the number of participants and durations needed. And don’t forget the troublesome...