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Naked Mole Rats Hold The KEY To Longevity...

26 Feb 2024 · 1 min

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In this brief talk, the speaker highlights that naked mole rats possess a highly diverse gut microbiome comparable to that of 105‑year‑old humans. Unlike other rodents that consume grains, naked mole rats subsist on roots, tubers, and subterranean fungi. The speaker argues that this unique diet, rich in fungi, contributes to their exceptional lifespan. Supporting this idea, a recent Singapore study is cited, indicating that humans who consume two cups of mushrooms weekly show a markedly reduced incidence of Alzheimer’s disease. The overall message suggests that incorporating root‑based and mushroom‑rich foods could emulate the longevity‑promoting microbiome observed in naked mole rats.

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Naked mole rats have the same diverse microbiome as 105 year old people. Turns out naked mole rats, unlike any other rat, eats roots, eats tubers, and eats fungi that are growing in the subterranean area. So if you think I would like you to eat some roots and tubers and mushrooms, you're absolutely right, because the evidence is rather striking that the bugs that like these things are what keeps the naked mole rat living so long, unlike any of its other rat cousins who eat grains. In fact, a study published last week out of Singapore showed that humans who eat two cups of mushrooms per week do not get Alzheimer's disease.