MWN's Doug Lynch Leads SupplySide Education Webinar on Personalized Aging and Longevity Innovation
On February 15, 2024, the SupplySide Education Series hosted a webinar titled "Personalized Aging," focusing on extending human lifespan through scientific advancements. Doug Lynch, CEO of MarketWell Nutrition, was a featured speaker alongside Maya Ashkenazi, Founder & CEO of Maolac Inc., and Yasmeen Nkrumah-Elie, Global Director for External Research at Chromadex.
SupplySide SJ The webinar, moderated by Todd Runestad, Content Director at Natural Products Insider, delved into various scientific targets aimed at prolonging life. These included extending or maintaining telomere length, enhancing cellular health, exploring the mitochondrial theory of aging, addressing inflammaging, and examining epigenetics and nutrigenomics. The discussion also highlighted natural bioactives such as resveratrol, alpha-ketoglutarate, nicotinamide riboside (NR), and NMN, as well as the use of artificial intelligence to unlock stem cell proteins that may contribute to lifespan extension. Deal Town Doug Lynch's participation brought a wealth of expertise to the conversation. As the CEO of MarketWell Nutrition, he has been instrumental in developing bioactives targeting age-related conditions and longevity. His insights into the practical applications of these scientific advancements provided attendees with a comprehensive understanding of how personalized nutrition can play a pivotal role in healthy aging. During the webinar, Lynch emphasized the importance of personalized approaches to aging, noting that individual differences in genetics and lifestyle necessitate tailored nutritional interventions. He discussed how advancements in nutrigenomics—the study of how nutrition interacts with genes—are enabling more precise recommendations that can potentially slow the aging process and improve quality of life. Lynch also addressed the challenges of substantiating health claims related to longevity. He highlighted the necessity of robust clinical research and adherence to regulatory standards to ensure that products marketed for healthy aging are both effective and trustworthy. His emphasis on scientific rigor underscored the industry's responsibility to provide consumers with evidence-based solutions. The webinar provided a platform for discussing the latest research and innovations in the field of aging. Lynch and his fellow panelists explored how emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, are being utilized to identify and develop new bioactives that target the underlying mechanisms of aging. This convergence of technology and nutrition science is paving the way for more effective interventions aimed at extending both healthspan and lifespan. For those interested in viewing the webinar, it is available on-demand. While a direct link to the recording is not provided in the available information, it can be accessed through the SupplySide Education Series platform.
