Analyzing the nutritional benefits of natural products for healthy aging
Official title: High-content study to analyze the nutritional value of natural products for healthy aging
Funded at Vivoverse, LLC · NIH-11069867 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how natural products can help keep muscles healthy and support aging well, especially for older adults, using new methods to find safe and effective options.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vivoverse, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Austin, United States) |
| Project start | December 17, 2024 |
| Project end | November 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $306,793 |
| NIH project number | 1R43AT013187-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11069867 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are interested in maintaining their muscle health as they age.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not interested in natural products or those with severe muscle health issues requiring immediate medical intervention may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how natural products can support muscle health and promote healthy aging, particularly in older adults. It employs innovative methodologies such as in silico analysis and alternative model organisms like C. elegans to evaluate the safety and efficacy of these products. By using these advanced techniques, the research aims to overcome the limitations of traditional testing methods, which are often time-consuming and costly. The goal is to identify natural solutions that can help maintain neuromuscular health and reduce the risk of age-related decline.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide insights into natural products that enhance muscle health and improve quality of life for older adults.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using alternative model organisms for studying aging and muscle health, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Vivoverse, LLC
Austin, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mondal, Sudip — Vivoverse, LLC
- Study coordinator: Mondal, Sudip
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.