The History of Longevity: Meet the Original Longevity Brand

At the start of the 20th century, average life expectancy in the UK sat around 45–50 years. Retirement was rare, brief or even nonexistent. Most people worked until their bodies could no longer cope with consistent strain – strength, mobility and long-term vitality were luxuries beyond the reach of most.

The concept of ‘healthy ageing’ held no cultural weight because ageing itself was not guaranteed. Infectious disease, poor sanitation and limited medical intervention meant that reaching old age was an achievement in itself. There was no framework for thinking about the quality of those years – only their quantity, and even that was uncertain.

The mid-20th century brought breakthroughs: antibiotics, vaccines, improved sanitation and medical care. Life expectancy rose dramatically within a just few generations and by 1950, the average UK citizen could expect to live into their late 60s. By the turn of the millennium, that figure had climbed past 75.

And while advancements in science have added years to life, little attention was paid to how those extra years might feel – physically, mentally and emotionally. The medical model focused on treating disease and extending lifespan, but the emerging gap between lifespan and healthspan – the period of life spent in good health – remained largely unaddressed.

Recent research has brought this discrepancy into sharp focus. A 2023 study published in Nature Aging found that while global life expectancy has increased substantially, the proportion of life spent with age-related disease and disability has grown in parallel, particularly in high-income countries. We are living longer, but not necessarily better.

Fast forward to today: many of us will live well into our 80s and beyond. Retirement age continues to rise. Careers span decades. Longevity is no longer a personal aspiration – it's a societal reality.

The question has shifted from "how long will we live?" to "how well can we live for longer?"

This shift reflects a fundamental change in what we demand from our bodies. We're not just looking to survive into old age – we're expecting to remain strong, mobile, cognitively sharp and actively engaged with life well into our later decades. A 2024 study in The Lancet Healthy Longevity emphasised that maintaining muscle mass and metabolic health in midlife is one of the strongest predictors of functional independence in older age, highlighting the importance of proactive, preventative health strategies.

The modern longevity movement recognises that ageing is not a passive process. It's influenced by sleep quality, nutrition, stress management, physical activity and cellular health – factors that can be actively supported through lifestyle and targeted supplementation.

Long before longevity became a wellness buzzword, Lumity was built on the principles of healthy ageing. From the very beginning, our founder, Cambridge PhD biologist, Sarah Palmer Hussey, focussed on supporting the body's core systems: sleep as a cornerstone of health, muscle and bone as pillars of ageing well, and consistency as the key to long-term results.

Our flagship Morning & Night supplement is the UK's original longevity supplement – formulated to align with the body's natural circadian rhythm – supporting energy, metabolism and resilience during the day, and repair, recovery and regeneration overnight. This approach was grounded in emerging chronobiology research, which has since become a cornerstone of longevity science. A 2022 study in Cell Metabolism confirmed that aligning nutritional intake with circadian biology enhances mitochondrial function, metabolic efficiency and cellular repair – precisely the foundation upon which Morning & Night was built.

As the supplements market grew louder, Lumity chose scientific rigour over marketing noise. In 2019, we commissioned an independent, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial on our proprietary Morning & Night formula – a gold-standard approach rarely seen in the wellness industry, as most supplement companies simply ‘borrow’ existing studies on individual ingredients.

The results spoke for themselves: after 12 weeks of consistent use, participants noted statistically significant improvements in skin hydration, hair thickness, sleep quality and overall vitality. But more importantly, the trial reinforced what we'd always believed – that real results require real science, and that credibility in the longevity space must be earned through evidence, not marketing.

This commitment to clinical validation places Lumity in the minority. A 2023 review in Nutrients highlighted that fewer than 15% of supplements marketed for anti-ageing or longevity purposes have undergone rigorous clinical testing, despite widespread claims.

After 10 years of Lumity, we're living longer and expecting more from our bodies at every stage in 2026. Healthy ageing today means staying strong, resilient and fully engaged with life as we evolve.

We were here before the wearables, before the biohackers, before longevity became a trend. And we'll be here long after the trends fade – because true longevity isn't built on hype. It's built on consistency, science and a deep respect for the body's extraordinary capacity to thrive at every age.

When we launched Morning & Night in 2015, the longevity supplement category didn't exist in the UK. There were multivitamins. There were isolated nutrients. But there wasn't a comprehensive, science-led formula designed specifically to support the biological foundations of healthy ageing across the body's natural 24-hour cycle.

We shaped Morning & Night around what longevity science now recognises as the six core pillars of healthy ageing: nutrition, physical activity, sleep and recovery, stress management, social connection, and avoiding harmful substances. While supplementation cannot replace lifestyle choices, it can provide the nutritional foundation that makes those choices more effective – and more sustainable over the long term.

Designed for Your Circadian Rhythm

The body doesn't operate on a single timeline – it moves through distinct phases of energy expenditure and cellular repair across day and night. Research published in Science in 2021 demonstrated that circadian alignment of nutrient intake enhances mitochondrial efficiency, cellular autophagy and metabolic health – all critical markers of longevity.

Morning & Night was designed with circadian rhythm in mind. The Morning formula supports energy production, mitochondrial function and metabolic activity during active hours, while the Night formula focuses on cellular repair, muscle recovery, collagen synthesis and deep restorative sleep. This dual-phase approach ensures the body receives the right support at the right time, working with your biology rather than against it.

Addressing the Six Pillars of Longevity

We built Morning & Night around what longevity science now recognises as the six core pillars of healthy ageing: nutrition, physical activity, sleep and recovery, stress management, social connection, and avoiding harmful substances. While supplementation cannot replace lifestyle choices, it can provide the nutritional foundation that makes those choices more effective – and more sustainable over the long term.

Designed for Your Circadian Rhythm

The body doesn't operate on a single timeline – it moves through distinct phases of energy expenditure and cellular repair across day and night. Research published in Science in 2021 demonstrated that circadian alignment of nutrient intake enhances mitochondrial efficiency, cellular autophagy and metabolic health – all critical markers of longevity.

Morning & Night was designed with this in mind. The Morning formula supports energy production, mitochondrial function and metabolic activity during waking hours, while the Night formula focuses on cellular repair, muscle recovery, collagen synthesis and deep restorative sleep. This dual-phase approach ensures the body receives the right support at the right time, working with your biology rather than against it.

Supporting the Six Pillars of Longevity

1. Nutrition: Building Blocks for Cellular Health

A balanced diet rich in whole foods is fundamental to longevity, but modern lifestyles and depleted soil quality mean nutritional gaps are increasingly common. Morning & Night provides a comprehensive micronutrient foundation, including B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin D3, zinc, selenium and omega-3 fatty acids – nutrients essential for immune function, energy metabolism and cellular protection.

2. Physical Activity: Metabolic and Musculoskeletal Support

Physical activity – particularly resistance training – is one of the most powerful interventions for longevity. It combats sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss), supports metabolic health and maintains bone density. But exercise places demands on the body that require proper nutritional support.

The Morning formula includes biotin and B vitamins to support glucose metabolism and energy production during activity. Research in Cell Metabolism (2022) has shown that maintaining stable blood sugar and efficient mitochondrial function in midlife significantly reduces the risk of metabolic decline in later decades.

The Night formula provides magnesium and vitamin D3– a synergistic combination that supports bone mineral density and muscle function during overnight recovery. A 2024 study in The Lancet Healthy Longevity confirmed that maintaining muscle mass and bone strength in midlife is one of the most critical determinants of functional independence in older age. 

3. Sleep and Recovery: The Foundation of Regeneration

Sleep is the body's most powerful regenerative tool. Quality sleep – typically 7–9 hours – allows for cognitive consolidation, physical repair and cellular cleanup processes like autophagy. Yet sleep quality naturally declines with age, making targeted support increasingly important.

The Night formula contains magnesium, which can support GABA production and serotonin synthesis – neurotransmitters essential for deep, restorative sleep. A 2022 study in Sleep Medicine Reviews demonstrated that poor sleep quality accelerates biological ageing markers and increases the risk of chronic disease.

4. Stress Management: Protecting Against Oxidative Damage

Chronic stress accelerates ageing through multiple pathways: elevated cortisol, increased inflammation and oxidative cellular damage. While techniques like mindfulness, meditation and therapy address the psychological component of stress, nutritional support can help buffer its physical effects.

Omega-3s in the Morning formula have been shown to reduce inflammatory markers and support healthy stress response. A 2023 study in Psychoneuroendocrinology found that omega-3 supplementation reduced cortisol reactivity and improved emotional regulation under stress.

Additionally, vitamin C, zinc and selenium support the body's antioxidant defence systems, helping to neutralise the free radicals generated by chronic stress. These nutrients work synergistically to protect cellular structures from stress-induced damage.

5. Social Connection: Cognitive and Emotional Vitality

Strong social bonds are consistently linked to longer, healthier lives. While supplementation cannot replace human connection, brain health and cognitive function are essential for maintaining the relationships that sustain us.

Omega-3 fatty acids, included in the Morning formula, are critical for neuronal membrane integrity and cognitive performance. A landmark 2023 study published in Nature Medicine found that higher omega-3 levels in midlife were associated with better executive function and lower dementia risk decades later.

Additionally, B vitamins support homocysteine metabolism – elevated homocysteine is a known risk factor for cognitive decline and mood disorders. By supporting brain health, Morning & Night helps maintain the cognitive clarity and emotional balance that make meaningful connection possible.

6. Avoiding Harmful Substances: Supporting Detoxification and Cellular Defence

Eliminating tobacco, excessive alcohol and harmful substances is crucial for longevity. But even in the absence of major toxins, the body faces a daily burden of environmental pollutants, processed foods and oxidative stress.

Vitamin C and selenium in the Morning formula support the body's natural detoxification pathways and cellular defence mechanisms. A 2024 review in Antioxidants highlighted that these nutrients enhance glutathione production – the body's master antioxidant – and support phase 2 liver detoxification.