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What is in healthy ageing?

This category gathers products aimed at the things that change with age: muscle maintenance, bone density, joint comfort, cognition and cardiovascular health. In practice that means protein, vitamin D and calcium, omega-3, coenzyme Q10, collagen, magnesium and the B vitamins, alongside newer compounds such as NMN and resveratrol.

Two of these have far better support than the rest, and they are the least exciting. Protein intake and resistance training together address the loss of muscle mass that accompanies ageing, which is one of the strongest predictors of independence later in life. Vitamin D and calcium address bone density. The novel longevity compounds are genuinely interesting in research terms but the human evidence is early.

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  • 372 healthy ageing products in stock, across capsules, powders and liquids
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How it is usually used

Most are daily products judged over months. Protein is best spread across meals rather than taken all at once, since older adults appear to need a slightly larger amount per meal to get the same muscle building response. Supplements are not a substitute for medical advice. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take prescription medication, or are managing a health condition, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting something new.

Frequently asked questions

What is the single most useful thing in this category?

Protein, combined with resistance training. Muscle mass declines with age, and that decline is strongly linked to falls, frailty and loss of independence. Adequate protein spread across the day plus regular strength work has better evidence behind it than anything else sold here.

Do older adults need more protein?

Current thinking suggests yes, somewhat more than the standard recommended intake, and spread more evenly across meals. The muscle building response to a given amount of protein weakens with age, so a larger amount per meal is generally recommended. Discuss specifics with your doctor or a dietitian, particularly if you have kidney concerns.

Is NMN or resveratrol worth taking?

They are areas of genuine scientific interest, but human evidence remains early and far thinner than the marketing suggests. Most of the striking findings come from animal or cell studies. If you want to spend on something with better support, protein, vitamin D and exercise are the stronger bets.

Why does vitamin D matter more with age?

Skin becomes less efficient at producing it, and older adults often spend less time outdoors. Vitamin D is required for calcium absorption, so low levels affect bone density and fall risk. It is one of the more commonly recommended supplements in this age group, and a blood test tells you where you stand.

Can supplements replace exercise?

No, and this is the honest centre of the category. Resistance training is the intervention with the strongest evidence for maintaining muscle, bone and function with age. Supplements support that work rather than substituting for it.

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Last reviewed: 10 October 2026