From peptide treatments to luxury longevity clinics here are the biggest anti-aging trends sweeping the nation

Lakshmi VaranasiJan 15, 2024, 00:24 IST

At the luxury longevity center, RoseBar, clients opt for treatments like intravenous infusions, which have immediate and long-term benefits.RoseBar at Six Senses Ibiza

The quest for longevity has gone mainstream as more people seek ways to reverse the aging process.
People are resorting to peptide treatments, cold plunges, and luxury longevity clinics to extend their lifespan.

While the quest to live longer has long been a focus of the world's wealthiest entrepreneurs, these days, it's gone mainstream.

People across the country are taking a host of prescription pills like Metformin, seeking out treatments like peptide injections, and implementing a range of behavioral practices in the hopes of reversing aging. By 2028, the global longevity market is expected to reach close to $183 billion, according to a market report by business intelligence firm Grand View Research.

Research shows that several of these trends can slow down the process of cellular aging, increase cognitive function, and even delay the onset of chronic diseases. Still, it's important to view any of these practices simply as tools, similar to "hammers or screwdrivers," that are neither inherently good nor bad, said Anant Vinjamoori, the chief medical officer at longevity-focused healthcare company, Modern Age. Their value ultimately depends on the context in which they're implemented, and it's worth tailoring your approach to suit your individual needs, he added.

From peptide treatments to luxury longevity clinics, here are some of the most popular longevity trends sweeping the country.

There is a growing body of scientific evidence that supports cold exposure as an anti-aging hack.

Exposure to extreme cold could help us cope better with stress.Getty

High-end longevity clinics that offer everything from genetic testing to cocktails of supplements are growing in popularity — especially among high-income groups.

Clinique La Prairie's seven-day premium revitalization package claims to stimulate cell regeneration, fight the signs of aging, and reinforce the immune system, for more than $50K a week.Clinique La Prairie

Time-restricted eating has been shown to have a host of health benefits.

Time-restricted eating can help regulate the body's Circadian rhythms, doctors say.Creatus/Shutterstock

Try skipping the meat and adopting a plant-based diet, instead.

Cutting out animal protein and adopting a plant-based diet is another key to longevity, and has been adopted in many of the world's Blue Zones.Getty Images

Red light therapy uses LED lights or lasers to expose the body to red light— the longest wavelength of light on the visible spectrum.

Studies show that exposing yourself to red light for somewhere between five to twenty minutes may help increase the production of a compound that provides and stores cellular energy.Westend61/Getty Images

Supplements like NMN can help boost critical enzymes in the body to improve cellular function.

Harvard Medical School professor David Sinclair recommends taking NMN, a supplement that can help increase the body's levels of NAD+.Iryna Veklich, Getty Images

Or try Ashwagandha, an herb that's long been used for anti-aging in Ayurveda, an ancient system of holistic medicine originating in India.

Ashwagandha, often classified as an adaptogen, comes with several health benefits that range from easing anxiety to boosting cognitive function to reducing cortisol.eskymaks/Getty Images

People that are serious about aging are also turning to prescription pills like Metformin.

Metformin has become popular with biohackers for its potential to delay the onset of age-related diseases.Corbis News via Getty Images

And Rapamycin, an immunosuppressive drug used to help treat some cancers.

Rapamycin can slow down cellular growth and reproduction which means it might be a way for "aging bodies turn down troublesome age-related inflammation."Getty Images

Treatments like hormone therapy, in the form of pills or injections, have also surged in popularity.

The body's hormone balance shifts with age so hormone therapy can be a great way to combat age-related conditions like weight gain, mood swings, and fatigue.angelp/Getty Images

Peptides are another buzzy anti-aging treatment these days.

Peptide treatments that help release human growth hormone have surged in popularity as a longevity trend.NurPhoto/ Contributor/ Getty Images

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