Life Extension

Life Extension was founded in 1980 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, by Bill Faloon and Saul Kent, at a time when almost no one linked nutrition to aging research. That has always been the brand's core focus: closely following scientific literature and translating its findings into formulas. Over more than four decades, it has channeled a portion of its revenue to fund biomedical research and has long published its own magazine, Life Extension Magazine.

Quality and control

The brand holds GMP registration from NSF International, an independent manufacturing and testing standards organization, and provides certificates of analysis for its formulas upon request. Raw materials undergo an internal review process before entering production.

A broad and technical catalog

There are hundreds of references spanning over 40 areas, many featuring uncommon ingredients and branded raw materials. Life Extension was one of the first to bring coenzyme Q10 to the North American market in the 1980s and maintains the habit of introducing ingredients early as research begins to study them. When comparing formulas, look at the dose of each ingredient per serving and the number of capsules that make up the daily dose.

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Bone Restore 60 Chewable Tablets Life Extension

28,00€

30 doses · 0,93€ per dose

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Bone Restore 60 Chewable Lozenges Life Extension

22,50€

30 doses · 0,75€ per dose

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Two Per Day 120 Caps Life Extension

35,00€

60 doses · 0,58€ per dose

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Mega EPA/DHA 120 Caps Lifextension

40,60€

60 doses · 0,67€ per dose

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Melatonin IR/XR 60 Caps Life Extension

15,50€

60 doses · 0,25€ per dose

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AMPK Metabolic Activator 30 capsules Life Extension

39,95€

30 doses · 1,33€ per dose

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Magnesium Citrate 100 capsules Life Extension

19,50€

100 doses · 0,19€ per dose

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Life Extension in four points

It is one of the brands with the most extensive and technical catalog on the market. Knowing where it comes from helps to understand why.

1. Born from research

Founded in 1980in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, by Bill Faloon and Saul Kent, at a time when almost no one linked nutrition to aging research. Over more than four decades, it has channeled part of its revenue into funding biomedical research, and has been publishing its own magazine since the beginning.

2. Quality and control

It has GMP registration awarded by NSF International, an independent manufacturing and testing standards entity, and makes certificates of analysis for its formulas available upon request. Raw materials undergo an internal review process before entering production.

3. A catalog that keeps up with research

There are hundreds of references in over 40 areas, many with uncommon ingredients and trademarked raw materials: NAD+ and precursors, magnesium L-threonate, optimized-absorption curcumin, omega-3 with krill, selenium in various forms. It was one of the first to bring coenzyme Q10 to the North American market in the 80s.

4. How to choose here

Compare the dose of each ingredient per serving and confirm how many capsules make up the daily dose, because in several formulas it is two or more. As the lists are long and the doses high, if you already take other supplements, add up the amounts, and talk to your doctor if you are taking medication, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

Perguntas frequentes

Quem é a Life Extension?

É uma empresa norte-americana fundada em 1980 em Fort Lauderdale, na Flórida, por Bill Faloon e Saul Kent. Distingue-se por acompanhar de perto a literatura científica e por ter canalizado, ao longo de décadas, parte das suas receitas para financiar investigação biomédica. Publica também desde cedo a sua própria revista, a Life Extension Magazine.

Que controlos de qualidade tem a marca?

Tem registo GMP atribuído pela NSF International, uma entidade independente que define normas de fabrico e de ensaio, e disponibiliza certificados de análise para as suas fórmulas mediante pedido. As matérias-primas passam por um processo de revisão próprio antes de entrarem em produção.

Porque é que o catálogo é tão extenso?

Porque a marca acrescenta referências à medida que novos ingredientes aparecem na investigação. São centenas de produtos repartidos por mais de 40 áreas, muitos com ingredientes pouco comuns e matérias-primas de marca registada. Foi das primeiras a levar a coenzima Q10 ao mercado norte-americano, nos anos 80.

Que ingredientes menos comuns encontro aqui?

Fórmulas com NAD+ e precursores, magnésio L-treonato, curcumina de absorção otimizada, ómega 3 com krill, selénio em três formas e extratos padronizados de plantas. É uma marca procurada por quem já conhece os ingredientes pelo nome.

Como comparo fórmulas desta marca?

Pela dose de cada ingrediente por toma e pelo número de cápsulas ou softgels que fazem a dose diária, porque em várias fórmulas são duas ou mais. Como as listas costumam ser longas, se já toma outros suplementos vale a pena somar as doses antes de acrescentar mais um.

Quem deve falar com um profissional antes de começar?

Quem toma medicação, está grávida ou a amamentar, ou tem uma condição diagnosticada. Várias fórmulas desta marca usam doses altas e ingredientes com interações descritas, pelo que não são produtos para escolher ao acaso.

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Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this supplement. Not recommended in case of hypersensitivity or allergy to any of the ingredients in the formulation, or when interactions between another product and any of its constituents are described. The recommended daily dose should not be exceeded. Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Store in a cool, dry place, away from light.