Group 1 - The fifth "Asian Healthcare Summit" held in Hong Kong attracted over 2,800 participants from more than 40 countries and regions, focusing on future development and cooperation opportunities in the global healthcare sector [1] - A key topic discussed was scientific anti-aging and achieving healthy aging in the context of the global "silver wave," with significant interest in the research on Ba Zi Bu Shen capsules based on traditional Chinese medicine [1][2] - The population aged 60 and above in China exceeded 300 million by the end of last year, accounting for 22% of the total population, highlighting the increasing health issues associated with aging [2] Group 2 - The theory of Qi Luo and the essence-spirit theory posits that the core of aging is "kidney essence deficiency," and "tonifying kidney essence" is crucial for anti-aging [2] - Ba Zi Bu Shen capsules have been shown to intervene in 10 biological markers of aging, including maintaining stem cell vitality and reducing telomere loss, aligning with recent findings in Western medicine [2] - A clinical study published in the journal "Phytomedicine" demonstrated that Ba Zi Bu Shen capsules significantly improved aging symptoms in participants aged 30 to 78 over a 12-week intervention, with a 76.7% increase in telomerase activity compared to the placebo group [3][4] Group 3 - The research on Ba Zi Bu Shen capsules shows significant systemic intervention effects on nine major bodily systems, including nervous, circulatory, and immune systems [4] - The Chinese government is actively supporting research in this area, with a key project focusing on the evaluation and integration mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicine for anti-aging [4] - The summit established a "Silver Health Chapter" to address the challenges of population aging, emphasizing the role of scientific research in traditional Chinese medicine as a bridge between Eastern and Western approaches to aging [5]

Core Insights - The Fourth International Conference on Traditional Chinese Medicine Anti-Aging was held in Wuzhen, Zhejiang, focusing on the theme "Scientific Anti-Aging: Unlocking the Secrets to Health and Longevity" [1] - Yiling Pharmaceutical's Ba Zi Bu Shen capsules were highlighted as a representative innovative traditional Chinese medicine for anti-aging, receiving recognition for its effectiveness in anti-aging during the conference [1] Group 1: Scientific Foundations - Professor Jia Zhenhua emphasized that kidney essence deficiency is fundamental to aging, and maintaining kidney essence is key to anti-aging, supported by the Qi-Luo theory [3] - Ba Zi Bu Shen capsules have been shown to intervene in eight biological markers of aging, including reducing senescent cells and maintaining mitochondrial homeostasis [3] Group 2: Research and Development - A national key research project led by Professor Jia aims to explore the biological mechanisms of anti-aging in traditional Chinese medicine, focusing on various aging diseases and establishing a multi-level evaluation system [4] - A randomized double-blind clinical study published in 2024 demonstrated that Ba Zi Bu Shen capsules significantly improved aging symptoms related to energy, musculoskeletal health, and cognitive function, with a 76.7% increase in telomerase activity compared to the placebo group [5] Group 3: Global Perspectives - The conference featured discussions on the unique advantages of traditional Chinese medicine in addressing aging, with international experts highlighting the comprehensive protective effects of Ba Zi Bu Shen compared to single-target approaches like NMN [9] - The "Expert Consensus on Traditional Chinese Medicine Intervention in Aging" was released, further elaborating on the mechanisms of the Qi-Luo theory and Ba Zi Bu Shen capsules [12] Group 4: Demographic Context - By the end of 2024, the elderly population in China is expected to exceed 300 million, accounting for 22.0% of the total population, highlighting the importance of traditional Chinese medicine in addressing aging-related diseases [11] - The conference underscored the role of traditional Chinese medicine in promoting "healthy aging" through its unique philosophy of prevention and balance [11]