Nestlé and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have announced a multi-year research partnership to investigate how nutrition can support healthy ageing and women’s health. This collaboration combines Nestlé’s global research capabilities with NTU’s scientific expertise to explore the impact of diet and lifestyle on biological ageing processes.
The partnership will focus on identifying nutritional solutions to address health concerns such as metabolic health, mobility, sleep, and menopause. A joint research lab will be established in Singapore to facilitate data analysis and clinical studies. The research will leverage data from the Health for Life in Singapore (HELIOS) Study, a national population cohort led by NTU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine in collaboration with NHG Health and Imperial College London.
Ryan Carvalho, Head of Nestlé Research, highlighted the importance of nutrition in maintaining long-term health, stating, “Through this partnership with NTU, we will be able to strengthen the growing body of scientific evidence on how nutrition can contribute to healthy longevity, particularly through midlife and beyond, including the menopausal transition.”
The initiative is supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board, emphasising its significance for the region’s ageing population. Melissa Guan, Vice President and Head of Consumer at EDB, remarked, “This partnership reflects Singapore’s research and innovation capabilities whilst providing good opportunities for Singaporeans to be involved in shaping healthy ageing initiatives.”
With the global population ageing rapidly, particularly in Asia, this research aims to close the health span gap, ensuring that people not only live longer but also maintain a high quality of life.
