When cells lose NAD⁺: A new study shows a surprising virus-like response

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A recent study published in Aging Cell in 2025 offers detailed insight into what happens when cells lose their supply of NAD⁺, one of the body’s most essential molecules for energy and repair. The researchers found, among other things, that when cells lose NAD⁺, they don’t just slow down — they activate a defense mechanism […]

Alpha-Ketoglutarate study: The forgotten molecule that might help you age better

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Scientists from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam recently published a comprehensive review titled “Alpha-Ketoglutarate dietary supplementation to improve health in humans [1].” In it, they explore a question that has been quietly shaping the field of longevity research: could a simple molecule that our body already produces be one of the keys to staying healthy as we age? table […]

Resveratrol and bone health: Study on postmenopausal women

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As women age, their bones gradually lose density. This process accelerates after menopause, when oestradiol levels drop and the balance between bone building and bone breakdown shifts [1]. The result can be a slow but steady weakening of the skeleton, often leading to osteoporosis and an increased risk of fractures later in life. table of contents […]

Vitamin D3 and biological aging: What a 4-year study reveals about telomeres

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We know vitamin D as the “sunshine vitamin” that supports bone strength, immunity, and overall vitality. But new scientific evidence suggests it may also play a role in how we age at a cellular level. A major new study from 2025 published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examined whether daily vitamin D3 (2,000 […]

Study: How GlyNAC improves the hallmarks of aging in older adults

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table of contents The global population is aging rapidly. By 2050, more than 20% of people worldwide will be over the age of 60. WHO, 2024 This shift brings clear challenges for health systems – but it also highlights something more fundamental: the importance of maintaining health, not just extending life. Healthy longevity isn’t achieved […]

Clinical trial: Can omega-3, vitamin D, and exercise slow biological aging?

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Introduction The way we live each day affects our long term health and longevity. Smaller choices like what we eat, including Omega-3 and Vitamin D, and how active we are through exercise can have a lasting impact on our bodies. As interest in aging well grows, scientists are looking into how lifestyle changes can lead […]

Clinical research reveals: NMN’s effect on metabolism

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How can NMN contribute to better metabolic health? A research team from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis investigated this topic in a clinical study published in the journal Science. The study focuses on NMN’s potential to improve metabolism in postmenopausal women aged 55 to 75 with prediabetes. Background of the study Aging […]

Human NMN studies reviewed: benefits for muscle and liver health

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NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide) is gaining recognition for its potential to improve various aspects of health. Especially in middle-aged and elderly individuals. A recent review of multiple scientific human studies offers insights into how NMN supplements can support muscle function, liver health, and insulin sensitivity. NMN human studies have highlighted these significant benefits. Key highlights NMN’s […]

NMN: A Potential Supplement for Age-Related Fertility

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As more women choose to start families later in life, concerns about fertility have become increasingly important. Previous studies have already indicated that NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide) can increase fertility in women. You can read more about this in our detailed article on how NMN supplements may improve fertility in women here. A brand new study […]

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Prof. Dr. Andrea Maier

Prof. Dr. Andrea Maier is an internist and professor of aging (“ longevity medicine ”) at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam and the University of Melbourne, Australia. She studies the aging body and searches for anti-aging treatments. She heads the Center for Healthy Longevity in Singapore.
Why do we gradually decline during our average life of more than 80 years? Can we stop that process? Or maybe even turn around? And to what extent should we really want that? Maier gives practical tips on how we can extend our lifespan while also staying healthy.

Topics Andrea Maier talks about

  • Health
  • Aging and rejuvenation
  • Interventions to reverse aging
  • Gerontology
  • Innovation in medicine
  • Medicine


Background Andrea Maier

Andrea Maier graduated in Medicine from the University of Lübeck in 2003. She specialized in internal medicine at the Leiden University Medical Center and subsequently chose the subspecialty of Geriatric Medicine. This is where she started her research into aging.

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