KAIKO Longevity Series - Thriving with Nutrition #3
This session is part of our Japan-born, evidence-based wellness series exploring what truly drives long-term metabolic health.
As Singapore and many ASEAN countries face rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and metabolic disorders, the conversation around supplements and functional foods has grown louder — and more confusing.
This session moves beyond trends and marketing to examine what actually matters from a public health and scientific perspective.
What we'll explore
The metabolic reality in Singapore and ASEAN
What current obesity and diabetes trends tell us — and why modern lifestyles are accelerating metabolic risk.Supplements: science, myths, and market noise
Which claims are supported by evidence, which are overstated, and how to think critically about functional ingredients and health products.How to identify what truly works
A practical framework for evaluating supplements and nutrition strategies in a crowded marketplace.Public health meets personal responsibility
Where policy, environment, and individual habits intersect — and what sustainable metabolic health actually requires.
This is a grounded, science-led conversation for those who want clarity in an era of overinformation — and who believe long-term health is built on evidence, not hype.
Speakers
Seiji Aoyagi, Ph.D.
Head of Nutrition Science, Morus
Dr. Seiji Aoyagi is the Head of Nutrition Science at Morus, where he leads evidence-based research and product development. He earned a Ph.D. in Nutrition from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and previously held nutrition research and development roles at global companies including Abbott, GlaxoSmithKline, and Danone. He also served as Scientific Officer at DNS, a leading sports nutrition brand, and currently serves as Representative Director of the International Society of Sports Nutrition Japan.
Daniel Quek
ASEAN Supplement & Regulatory Specialist
Daniel Quek is an ASEAN-based expert in dietary supplements and regulatory affairs, with over 30 years of experience across sustainability, public policy, and industry advocacy. He is Managing Partner of DQ Associates LLP and Honorary Secretary of the UN Global Compact Network Singapore. A founding leader in Southeast Asia’s supplement sector, Daniel brings deep insight into compliance, product credibility, and the evolving landscape of functional foods and health products in ASEAN.
Schedule
0630 - 0700 : Check in
0700 - 0730 : Seminar & Talk Session
0730 - 0750 : Q&A Session
0750 - 0830 - Refreshments&Networking
0830 - End of Event
Note
Free of charge
Schedule may be subject to change due to circumstances
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