Natto (fermented soybean) extract extends the adult lifespan of Caenorhabditis elegans
Sachie Ibe, Kaoru Kumada, Keiko Yoshida, Kazunori Otobe, Sachie Ibe, Kaoru Kumada, Keiko Yoshida, Kazunori Otobe
Abstract
We investigated the effects of a water extract of natto on the aging of the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. The water extract significantly prolonged the adult lifespan of the wild-type worms and rendered them resistant to oxidative and thermal stress. In addition, treatment with natto extract significantly delayed the accumulation of lipofuscin, a characteristic of aging cells. Our findings suggest that components of natto have a beneficial anti-aging effect in vivo.
Source: PubMed