Pro-longevity compounds extend Caenorhabditis elegans male lifespan and reproductive healthspan

Feb 17, 2026GeroScience

Pro-longevity compounds extend lifespan and reproductive health in male Caenorhabditis elegans

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Abstract

All tested conditions extended lifespan in C. elegans males, with seven compounds evaluated.

  • Reproductive healthspan, indicated by mating success in late life, improved only with sulforaphane and metformin.
  • Findings suggest that lifespan and healthspan can be decoupled in male C. elegans.
  • The study provides a framework for evaluating pro-longevity compounds and investigating sex differences in aging.

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