Herbal Supplement Found to Lengthen Lifespan

For those looking for the fountain of youth, a new study offers hope that taking an herbal supplement may add a little extra time to your lifespan. A study from the University of California, Irvine found that when fruit flies ate a diet rich in Rhodiola rosea--an herbal extract known to relieve stress--they lived about 10 percent longer than the flies not on the special diet.

Researchers admit that the study doesn't confirm that Rhodiola rosea will have the same effect on humans. However, given that the herb is also known for other health benefits, they say it is a promising candidate for additional anti-aging research.

The study was published in the online version of Rejuvenation Research.

(Photo: Image courtesy of University of California - Irvine)

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