Novos launches functional nutrition bar designed to support healthy aging

US-based Novos has unveiled what it says is its first functional bar explicitly formulated to support longevity, combining 15 g of protein, five longevity-focused ingredients, and 20 superfoods in one snack.

“After charting how every natural molecule that has ever been studied interacts with our longevity genes — a journey culminating in DrugAge, the world’s largest longevity molecule database — I hand-picked only the compounds I would wager my health on,” says Diogo Barardo, Ph.D., director of R&D at Novos. 

“A dozen reformulations later, those elite performers now harmonize with protein, macros, micros, and taste in the first bar that puts rigorous aging science on the menu.”

The product was developed to offer a convenient option for consumers seeking to combine taste, nutritional value, and science-backed ingredients.

Targeted formulation for healthy aging

The Novos bar’s primary active ingredients include astaxanthin, taurine, and reishi, cordyceps, and lion’s mane mushrooms. In addition, it contains a blend of fruits and vegetables such as broccoli, kale, spinach, sweet potato, sunflower seeds, cranberries, chlorella, maitake mushrooms, and shiitake mushrooms.

According to the company, the bar’s protein mix contains 50% less methionine and 43% less isoleucine than whey protein, two amino acids that animal studies have associated with shortened lifespan. Instead of seed oils or artificial preservatives, the bar is formulated with olive oil and rosemary, aligning with Mediterranean diet principles.

The bar is available in three flavors: Salted Chocolate Crunch, Mixed Berry Crunch, and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Crunch. 

Longevity-focused development

The provider of longevity solutions says its new bar actively supports short and long-term health, cognition, and performance. 

“We wanted to create a bar that could be smarter than your healthiest meal,” says Chris Mirabile, CEO and founder of Novos. “We brought together some of the best minds in longevity, nutrition, and gastronomy to build essential vitamins, minerals, and longevity-enhancing ingredients into one nutrient-dense, whole-food bar that supports skin health, immune function, and metabolism.”

Brooke Alpert, a registered dietitian who contributed to ingredient sourcing and formulation, says that longevity can seem complicated, although the goal is making consistent, everyday healthy choices. “Novos makes it even easier, convenient, and more accessible.” 

“This bar blends the latest science with natural, whole-food ingredients to help people stay on track — even when life gets hectic.”

The Novos bar is available through the company’s website, providing educational resources on aging science and biological age testing tools. 

Earlier this year, the Vitamin Shoppe highlighted healthy aging and active nutrition as key 2025 wellness trends. At Vitafoods Europe 2025, we explored healthy aging solutions for various health benefits with IFF Health Solutions, Lallemand Health Solutions, Epax, and Givaudan.