Globally, people are living much longer, with the average life expectancy for 2025 now standing at 73.49 years.1 However, data supplied by the World Health Organization reveals that the global health expectancy stands at 61.9 years, meaning on average, more than 11 years are spent in poor health.
However, targeting and managing key biological processes affected by ageing with nutritional solutions can unlock new possibilities for living better — not just longer. In this article, dsm-firmenich's Associate Principal Scientist — Dietary Supplements, Health, Nutrition & Care, Gabriele Civiletto, explores ways in which the nutraceutical industry can achieve this.