Biomedical Research & Longevity Society

Overview

Biomedical Research & Longevity Society (formerly Life Extension Foundation) is a privately held American company focused on longevity research and dietary supplements. Founded in 1980 by Saul Kent (1939-2023) and William Faloon in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the organization funds anti-aging research and sells science-based supplements.

In 2018, the organization was renamed from Life Extension Foundation to its current name.

Key Facts

• Founded: 1980
• Founders: Saul Kent, William Faloon
• Headquarters: 900 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
• Employees: ~500
• Status: Private company
• Core Business: Longevity research, dietary supplements
• Main Brand: Life Extension

Corporate History

Ownership Structure

Biomedical Research & Longevity Society (Private)
│   • Formerly: Life Extension Foundation
│   • Type: Private company
│   • HQ: Fort Lauderdale, FL
│
├── Leadership
│   ├── President: Saul Kent (deceased 2023)
│   └── VP/De facto CEO: William Faloon
│
├── Life Extension Quality Supplements and Vitamins, Inc.
│   │   • Commercial operations
│   │   • Retail store in Fort Lauderdale
│   │
│   └── Life Extension® Brand Portfolio
│       ├── Life Extension (main brand)
│       ├── Wellness Code
│       ├── Florassist
│       ├── Geroprotect
│       ├── Gummy Science
│       └── Omega Foundations
│
├── Call Center (Las Vegas, NV)
│
└── Research Funding Operations
    • Anti-aging research grants
    • Longevity studies

Founders

Saul Kent (1939-2023)

• Role: President
• Background: Transhumanist, life extension advocate
• Notable: Founded multiple companies devoted to life extension
• Also involved in cryonics movement

William Faloon (1954-)

• Role: Vice President (de facto CEO)
• Background: Life extension advocate
• Co-founded Florida Cryonics Association in 1977

Brand Portfolio

Business Model

Historical Structure

The organization originally operated as:

1. Life Extension Foundation: Nonprofit research organization
2. Life Extension Buyer’s Club: For-profit supplement sales

Current Operations

• Direct-to-consumer supplement sales
• Membership model with benefits
• Research funding through supplement revenue
• Monthly magazine (Life Extension Magazine)

Regulatory History

FDA Conflict (1987-1996)

• February 26, 1987: Armed FDA raid with 25 agents
• Seized products, literature, documents, computers
• Company continued operations during legal battle
• 1995-96: All charges eventually dismissed

IRS Tax Status

• May 2013: IRS revokes tax-exempt status (retroactive to 2006)
• Reason: Operations too entwined with for-profit sales
• 2018: Tax-exempt status reinstated

Distribution Partnerships

Life Extension serves as US distributor for select products:

Market Position

Competitive Advantages

1. Longevity Pioneer: 40+ years in anti-aging space
2. Research Focus: Funds scientific studies
3. Premium Quality: Higher potency formulations
4. Loyal Membership: Strong subscriber base
5. Science Credibility: Published research

Competitors

Data Sources

1. Wikipedia - Biomedical Research & Longevity Society
2. Wikipedia - William Faloon
3. Corporate Office Headquarters
4. Tracxn - Life Extension
5. Crunchbase

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