The concept of biological age has captured consumer attention with an increasing number of brands offering supplements promising to slow or even reverse the biological clock, but what does the scientific evidence backing these claims say?
Swiss start-up xLongevity is advocating the need to test the efficacy of nutrient supplementation and has started doing so in Asia, beginning with a nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) test currently offered in India.
Ingredient supplier PLT Health Solutions has launched a new brand derived from its botanical blend of Mangifera Indica tree bark and Sphaeranthus Indicus flower to help aging adults maintain muscle health and physical function.
Daily multivitamin supplementation may boost episodic memory and slow cognitive in older adults, says new data published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Some dietary supplements on Amazon showing urolithin A on their label do not contain any of the cellular aging ingredient, alleges a new analysis by Timeline (formerly Amazentis) shared with NutraIngredients-USA.
Ginseng's active components orchestrate mechanisms to slow ageing through enhanced antioxidant enzyme expression and DNA repair, a new review has concluded.
Increased intake of beneficial bacteria from fermented foods and prebiotic and probiotic dietary supplements are associated with better cognition, says a new analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
A combination of standardized extracts of tamarind seeds and turmeric may improve joint comfort and function, aerobic capacity, and lower body strength in people with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis, says a new study.
Nestle health science has focussed its research and development work on the healthy aging category, predicting a “tsunami of metabolic conditions” for the future of public health.
Bioenergy Life Science (BLS) presents its wax-matrix packaged NAD booster as a game-changing format for the sustained release and improved absorption of its longevity supplement.
The product Livadur has been awarded NutraIngredients ‘Best Sports Nutrition Product of the Year’, as it aims to offer high quality of life by preserving functionality of muscles well into old age.
It is already known that bacterial composition of the gut of Centenarians is associated with a healthier lifespan, but a new study shows that the virome is also implicated in longer and better health.
Multi-ingredient supplement NAD3 may minimize the chronic stress of aging while boosting longevity genes and mitigating the molecular and biochemical hallmarks of aging, suggests a recent study.
The gut microbiota of centenarians is populated by higher levels of beneficial bacteria, and lower levels of potential inflammatory bacteria, says a new study from China.
Calcium enriched in a Lactobacillus-based postbiotic system is associated with higher levels of bioavailability as compared to calcium citrate, while a calcium-enriched yeast-based postbiotic does not influence calcium absorption, according to a new study...
Daily supplementation with an extract from Gynostemma pentaphyllum may boost not only physical performance but also reduce mental fatigue in healthy adults, says a new study.
After years of slowly building hype about its essential micronutrient function in the human body, ergothioneine may finally be ready for its moment – with just a little more research.
The animal supplement market has come a long way, says Bill Bookout, president and cofounder of the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC), which has made it its mission to ensure the survival and quality of animal supplements on the market.
Supplementation with nicotinamide riboside may improve muscle mitochondrial biogenesis, according to data from a first-of-its kind five-month-long clinical study with twins.
Poor sleep quality may aggravate the age-related decline in muscle mass by altering bacteria in the gut, according to a recent review published by the Oxford University Press in the journal Sleep.
Dawna Salter-Farfan, PhD, RD, spent over a decade at Amway, providing expert scientific and technical guidance for product formulation, labeling and advertising claims. After 14 years at Amway, Salter-Farfan joined PLT Health Solutions to support the...
Older adults are not consuming enough protein so more importance should be placed on creating products tailored to these consumers, researchers have said, providing their own recommendations on how to achieve this.
The whole organism assay platform is helping companies explore novel ingredients for health and lifespan, weight management, cognitive health, muscle health, and more.
A synergistic combination of extracts from Schisandra and soybeans may improve glucose and insulin-related parameters in people with elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia), says a new study from Korea.
Supplementation with a standardized extract from hops may ease knee joint pain for people with osteoarthritis, and reduce pain-associated sleep disruptions, says a new trial.
Quercetin supplements combined with low-intensity resistance exercise may improve measures of muscle stiffness in older people and may benefit those at risk of sarcopenia.
Increased dietary intakes of selenium for women with type 2 diabetes are associated with longer telomeres, reported to be a marker of biological aging, says a new study from China.
A three-year double-blind randomized controlled trial with over 2,000 participants showed that omega-3 supplements may have an impact on the rate of falls in older people, the first time such a result has been reported.
Quicksilver Scientific is capitalizing on the anti aging trend with a suite of products meant to be consumed in a staged system. The company says it plans to use the format in an upcoming clinical trial.
Four probiotic strains isolated from Centenarians may exhibit anti-aging potential and protect against neuro-inflammation via the microbiota-gut-brain axis, suggests new data from a mouse study.
A dietary supplement based on CaAKG (calcium alpha-ketoglutarate) reduced biological age as measured by a DNA test, according to a recently published study.
A combination of omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, meso-zeaxanthin, and zeaxanthin, and vitamin E may improve working memory in cognitively healthy older adults, says a new study from Ireland.
An analysis of earlier data suggests that strawberry consumption improved a marker associated with bone health in a group of postmenopausal women with signs of hypertension.
New research, conducted on behalf of BENEO, reveals consumers are now even more focused on ‘positive’ ageing. The research, carried out by HealthFocus International, includes an exclusive analysis of the health-conscious 50+ age range.
A new study has found that consistent use of multiple dietary supplements is associated with better health that persists into older age. The association doesn’t prove a causal link, the authors acknowledge, but is good news for healthy aging strategies...
A large set of longitudinal data revealed a distinct gut microbiome signature that is associated with healthy aging and survival in the latest decades of life.
Bioenergy Life Sciences has taken the route of developing more complete product prototype ideas for its ingredients as a way to better reach potential customers in this era of no face-to-face events.
Swiss biotech firm Evolva has released their fourth and final installment on Resveratrol Supporting Healthy Aging in Women (RESHAW), with the last clinical study focusing on pain perception, menopausal symptoms and overall well-being.
Swiss biotech firm Evolva recently released their findings from the Resveratrol Supporting Healthy Aging in Women (RESHAW) clinical study, which examined cognition, cerebrovascular function and cardiometabolic markers in postmenopausal women.
Recent research suggests that at looking the microbiome changes that result from increased protein and fiber consumption could be a better way to design nutritional plans that decrease the incidence of sarcopenia and obesity in older adults.
A new clinical study suggests that the ingestible skincare extract Lycoderm can improve skin health and appearance, including radiance, lines and wrinkles.
A new study shows ChromaDex’s Tru Niagen ingredient can alleviate hearing loss in a mouse mode of a rare genetic condition. The data broadens the anti aging potential of the company’s flagship product.
Brands are releasing new products that appeal to life stage nutritional needs, Euromonitor International reveals in its latest evolving trends in food and nutrition report.
