KAILO Nutrition and NBA Champion Aron Baynes Team Up to Launch KN+12 Designed For Daily Performance & Longevity

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Award-winning Australian wellness brand KAILO Wellness has partnered with former NBA Champion and Three Times Olympian Aron Baynes to launch KN +12 “LIVE WELL”,  a powerful worldwide first longevity product to support both physical performance and cognitive health. 

Due to launch on 30th October 2025, KN +12 brings together the very best in performance support, cognitive enhancement and longevity-focused ingredients, co-formulated by Baynes and the KAILO Nutrition team. The formulation is built around the very ingredients Baynes personally used throughout his elite basketball career, now reimagined for anyone looking to perform at their best daily. 

The collaboration began after Baynes formed a close friendship with the KAILO team, following his moving keynote appearance at KAILO’s recent wellness summit with goop. United by their passion for preventative health, mental wellbeing and functional performance, the idea for a co-created product was born.

NBA Champion, Baynes was a prominent member of the Australian Boomers, representing his country in three Olympic Games and three FIBA World Cups. His most memorable moment occurred in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021), when the Boomers made history by winning Australia’s first men’s basketball medal, a bronze and when Baynes won the NBA Champions with the San Antonio Spurs. 

“These were the ingredients I swore by through the highs and lows of my career,” says Baynes. “To now co-create this product with a brand like KAILO, grounded in science and committed to helping people feel their best is incredibly meaningful.”

Formulated for longevity, performance and to support mental cognition, in a worldwide first formulation KN +12 uniquely blends Fava Bean Protein and Collagen, Creatine, Probiotics, Magnesium and Urolithin A to support:

• Daily energy production and physical performance and endurance 
• Mental clarity and cognitive support 
• Muscle recovery and inflammation reduction 
• Long-term vitality and cellular health

Creatine (5g)

Known for boosting physical performance, creatine works at the cellular level by replenishing

ATP, the body’s main energy currency. This not only supports strength and endurance but is

also linked to improved cognitive function and brain energy.

Urolithin A (250mg)

A breakthrough compound shown to stimulate mitophagy- the body’s way of recycling and

renewing old mitochondria. Mitochondria are the “powerhouses” of your cells, turning

nutrients into energy, and Urolithin A helps keep them youthful and efficient, supporting cellular longevity. 

Probiotics (1Billion CFU)

Live beneficial bacteria that nurture your gut microbiome, the foundation of digestion, nutrient

absorption, and immune defence. A healthy gut is closely tied to energy, mood, and overall

resilience, making probiotics essential for daily wellbeing.

Magnesium (140mg)

An essential mineral involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body, including muscle

contraction, energy production, and nervous system regulation. Adequate magnesium helps

reduce fatigue, support recovery and promote calm focus.

What The Experts Are Saying: 

“Creatine isn’t just for athletes, it plays a crucial role in brain health and cognition,” says Neuroscientist, Sophie Hascher, who is a spokesperson and advocate for the KAILO brand. “It’s been shown to support focus, memory and overall cognitive performance, especially in times of stress or sleep deprivation.” 

“This is deeply personal for me,” Baynes adds. “I’ve faced my own mental health battles and I know how powerful it is when someone simply asks, ‘Are you okay?’ This product is about strength, not just physically, but emotionally.”

It was during the Tokyo Olympics that also presented Bayne’s greatest challenge; a severe spinal cord injury sustained after a fall in a bathroom during the Games. For nearly two months, Baynes was confined to hospitals in Tokyo and Brisbane, relearning how to walk step by step.

“I remember lying in the hospital bed, not being able to walk. I was just thinking about

my kids. I wanted to be able to stand up and play with them again, that’s what drove

me every single day through rehab”, he recalled.

🏀 More Than a Name: The Power of 12

The name KN +12 is a tribute to Baynes’s iconic jersey number #12, which he wore with pride throughout his Olympic career. For both Baynes and KAILO, the number symbolises showing up every day with purpose, grit and heart.

“Aron didn’t just put his name on this –  he was involved at every stage,” says Kristy Morris, Founder and CEO of KAILO Nutrition. “From ingredient selection to formulation and testing, this product was built from the ground up for real performance, inside and out.”

KAILO Nutrition is available in Australia, USA, Dubai and Germany. The brand was awarded Australia’s No1 wellness brand of 2024 and their Founder and CEO Kristy Morris was crowned Australasia’s top wellness CEO of 2025 in the recent APAC Insider awards.

 KN +12 Launches on 30th October, RRP $169 – Available to shop via: www.kailo.com.au