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Longevity: A Topic of Current Interest<\/h3>\n\n

We are living longer and longer: life expectancy varies by country, ranging from 84.5 years in Japan to 51.5 years in Lesotho<\/a>, with a global average of 71 years (WHO, Life expectancy and healthy life expectancy<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n

On the other hand, healthy life expectancy<\/strong>\u2014the number of years a person can expect to live without experiencing disability in activities of daily living\u2014represents the real challenge of the 21st century, with a global average of 61.9 years.<\/p>\n\n

Living a long life is no longer enough: we must also age well<\/strong>. This aspiration, driven by a population that is increasingly aware of the risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle and poor diet, has profoundly transformed the health and nutrition sector. <\/p>\n\n

From lifespan <\/em>to healthspan <\/em>(from mere longevity to healthy longevity), an entire paradigm is shifting, fundamentally redefining consumer expectations, industry strategies, and the priorities of scientific research.<\/p>\n\n

It is in this context that functional nutrition is emerging as a key driver. As consumers seek concrete, personalized solutions, companies in the food and nutraceutical industries are competing to come up with innovative solutions. <\/p>\n\n

An in-depth look at the latest scientific, regulatory, and market developments related to longevity and healthy aging in the nutrition and health sector.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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A growing trend<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

According to Innova Market Insights<\/a>, 73% of consumers worldwide now consider longevity and healthy aging to be extremely or very important<\/strong>, a proportion that is growing year by year.<\/p>\n\n

This is no longer a niche topic but rather a widespread trend affecting a broad age group, with younger people adopting preventive measures earlier and earlier in life.<\/p>\n\n

This trend is confirmed by events such as Vitafoods Europe 2026<\/a>, the leading trade show for the nutraceutical industry. More than 1,600 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors from 135 countries gathered in Barcelona to discuss the latest innovations in the sector. <\/p>\n\n

The NutriFizz <\/a>team was there, and we can attest that longevity and healthy aging were undoubtedly among the most prominent themes at the booths, alongside the gut microbiome and women\u2019s health.<\/p>\n\n

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Innovations in longevity identified at the Vitafoods 2026 trade show:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

At the trade show, DSM-Firmenich<\/a><\/strong> presented its immersive experience, \u201cThe Longevity Shift,\u201d to highlight the need to shift from longevity alone to healthy longevity. In this context, two innovations were highlighted: <\/p>\n\n