Recent patents have unveiled new innovations designed to promote longevity by supporting weight management, metabolic health and cellular repair.
Neha Srivastava, Senior Patent Analyst – Food & Drink and Beauty & Personal Care
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- What you need to know
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WHAT CONSUMERS WANT AND WHY
- Healthy ageing is the top driver of interest in vitamins, minerals and dietary supplements
- Graph 1: vitamins, minerals or dietary supplement concepts of interest to consumers, 2025
- Consumers recognise the importance of weight management, metabolic health and cellular repair
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PRODUCT INNOVATION TRENDS
- Healthy ageing launches can start to target younger consumers
- Graph 2: % of food, drink and VMS launches with a senior aged 55+ claim, which feature health claims, 2021-26
- Product launches target weight management, metabolic health and cellular health to promote longevity
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THE PATENT LANDSCAPE
- Rising patent activity focused on healthy ageing and longevity reflects surging demand for prevention-driven nutrition
- Graph 3: patents related to healthy ageing and longevity, 2016-26
- US and Europe dominate longevity innovation with the majority of granted patents
- Nestlé S.A. emerges as a top innovator in healthy ageing and longevity patents
- Graph 4: top 10 organisations with granted patents related to healthy ageing and longevity, 2026
- Focus on weight management with GLP-1 alternatives
- Micronutrients, protein and fibre dominate in launches with slimming claims
- Graph 5: % of food, drink and VMS launches featuring slimming claims, by key ingredients, 2021-25
- Product launches use botanicals, probiotics and fibre to achieve weight management
- Recent research reveals how fibre and protein regulate appetite-controlling hormones
- A healthy gut flora and stimulated satiety hormones may aid weight management
- Look for innovative solutions for satiety and weight management
- Prioritise metabolic health
- Herbal supplements may lower glucose absorption and cholesterol levels
- Ingredients that reduce sugar absorption can support lower blood sugar levels
- Marine ingredients can improve heart health by reducing fat absorption and lowering cholesterol levels
- Botanicals can improve metabolic health by balancing gut flora, regulating fat cell differentiation and improving blood circulation
- Achieve longevity at the cellular level
- Boost cellular health and gene function for longevity
- Product launches promote cellular health and longevity
- Tap into the power of natural antioxidants to help repair DNA, boost energy and reduce oxidative stress
- Scientists are investigating ingredients that improve mitochondrial function to promote longevity
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Key takeaways
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APPENDIX
- Research methodology
- Key patent examples related to healthy ageing and longevity
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