Research Paper Volume 6, Issue 8 pp 621—644

D-beta-hydroxybutyrate extends lifespan in C. elegans

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Figure 1.

D-βHB extends the lifespan of N2 C. elegans worms. (A) Concentration dependency of βHB-mediated extension of lifespan. (B) D-βHB, but not L-βHB addition led to lifespan extension. When no D or L prefix is present, βHB refers to DL-βHB.