Alpha-ketoglutarate boosts longevity by about 50% [roundworm]
Alpha-ketoglutarate interferes with cellular energy production and mimicks the effects of severe calorie restriction.
The metabolite [alpha]-ketoglutarate extends lifespan by inhibiting ATP synthase and TOR
Chin RM, Fu X, Pai MY, Vergnes L, Hwang H, Huang J, et al. Nature. 2014 May 14.
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