Increase in lifespan when on diet of golden root (Rhodiola rosea)

Range males 3.5 days: females 3.2 days days
Organism Fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster
Reference Khanna K, Mishra KP, Ganju L, Singh SB. Golden root: A wholesome treat of immunity. Biomed Pharmacother. 2017 Mar87 :496-502. doi: 10.1016/j.biopha.2016.12.132 p.499 left column 6th paragraphPubMed ID28073099
Primary Source [64] Jafari M et al., Rhodiola: a promising anti-aging Chinese herb. Rejuvenation Res. 2007 Dec10(4):587-602. DOI: 10.1089/rej.2007.0560PubMed ID17990971
Method Primary source abstract: "Using the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, [researchers] investigated the effects of Rhodiola on life-span."
Comments P.499 left column 6th paragraph: "In a study conducted on Drosophila, it has been suggested that Rhodiola rosea can be used to increase the lifespan of the organism. Researchers fed adult fruit flies with diets of yeast paste supplemented with four herbs known for their anti-aging properties. The flies ate this diet for the duration of their lives. Three of the herbs were found to have no effect on fruit fly longevity, but Rhodiola significantly reduced the mortality by increasing survival by 3.5 days in males and by 3.2 days in females [primary source]."
Entered by Uri M
ID 113542