Research Paper Volume 6, Issue 8 pp 621—644
D-beta-hydroxybutyrate extends lifespan in C. elegans
Figure 6.
Treatment with βHB increases thermotolerance (log-rank p < 0.001) in N2 worms when upshifted from 20°C to 35°C. βHB mean survival time = 5.7 hours. Control mean survival time = 4.5 hours.