r/longevity

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The geroscience hypothesis proposes it is possible to delay or prevent the onset of age-related ill health and increase healthy lifespan by targeting the biological mechanisms of aging. The main focus of this forum is biomedical research on aging biology and related news.

The community at a glance

r/longevity is a Subreddit for Biotech and Longevity Enthusiasts with roughly 212K members. It has been around since 2010. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #7 in the Biotech communities list and #10 in the Longevity communities list.

Roughly 18K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Aging, Longevity, and Looking For. Common discussion themes are Ideas and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention resveratrol.

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Established 2010
212K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +18K members
Growth: +9.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 588 members
  • 2014: 873 members
  • 2015: 2K members
  • 2016: 3K members
  • 2017: 7K members
  • 2018: 11K members
  • 2019: 20K members
  • 2020: 27K members
  • 2021: 43K members
  • 2022: 24K members
  • 2023: 25K members
  • 2024: 20K members
  • 2025: 15K members
  • 2026: 12K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 878 members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 1K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 2K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 885 members

Themes

  • Ideas
    3 posts in the past month
    1. One Hallmark of Aging Was Thought to Be Irreversible. An Engineered Enzyme Just Reversed It in Human Tissue.
    2. Medicine is Moving From Calendars to Clocks | New Data Analyses Track Biological Aging to the Cell-Type Level
    3. They’re Hacking Their Bodies to Beat Aging
    #1
    Ideas
    One Hallmark of Aging Was Thought to Be Irreversible. An Engineered Enzyme Just Reversed It in Human Tissue. · Medicine is Moving From Calendars to Clocks | New Data Analyses Track Biological Aging to the Cell-Type Level · They’re Hacking Their Bodies to Beat Aging
    3
  • Solution Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. Has anyone here dealt with Elev-8 Labs recently?
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Has anyone here dealt with Elev-8 Labs recently?
    1

Topics

  • Aging
    26 posts in the past month
    1. One Hallmark of Aging Was Thought to Be Irreversible. An Engineered Enzyme Just Reversed It in Human Tissue.
    2. Why Aging May Be a Program, Not a Breakdown
    3. Scientists Reversed Ovarian Aging in Mice by Blocking One Inflammatory Signal. The Same Signal Stiffens Organs Across the Body.
    #1
    Aging
    One Hallmark of Aging Was Thought to Be Irreversible. An Engineered Enzyme Just Reversed It in Human Tissue. · Why Aging May Be a Program, Not a Breakdown · Scientists Reversed Ovarian Aging in Mice by Blocking One Inflammatory Signal. The Same Signal Stiffens Organs Across the Body.
    26
  • Longevity
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Electrical Stimulation Promotes Rejuvenation And Longevity
    2. Building a community-sourced database of physicians willing to engage with longevity biomarkers and DTC lab results
    3. the longevity angle on GLP-1s is getting interesting
    #2
    Longevity
    Electrical Stimulation Promotes Rejuvenation And Longevity · Building a community-sourced database of physicians willing to engage with longevity biomarkers and DTC lab results · the longevity angle on GLP-1s is getting interesting
    15
  • Looking For
    7 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For
    7
  • Immune
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Live attenuated bacteria to recruit the immune system against solid tumors and metastases | Matter Bio, George Church lab spinout
    2. Your Mitochondria Were Once Bacteria. As They Fail With Age, Your Immune System Attacks Them Like an Infection.
    3. Mitochondrial Transplantation Rejuvenates Immune Cells
    #4
    Immune
    Live attenuated bacteria to recruit the immune system against solid tumors and metastases | Matter Bio, George Church lab spinout · Your Mitochondria Were Once Bacteria. As They Fail With Age, Your Immune System Attacks Them Like an Infection. · Mitochondrial Transplantation Rejuvenates Immune Cells
    4
  • Co Founder
    3 posts in the past month
    #5
    Co Founder
    3

Flair

  • Rule 1
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Eating less protein could help you live longer. In a new review, researchers summarized findings from more than 350 previous studies and found widespread evidence that when it comes to protein, there can be too much of a good thing.
    2. Proteins causing mTOR activation leading to decreased longevity: A critic on recent review
    #1
    Rule 1
    Eating less protein could help you live longer. In a new review, researchers summarized findings from more than 350 previous studies and found widespread evidence that when it comes to protein, there can be too much of a good thing. · Proteins causing mTOR activation leading to decreased longevity: A critic on recent review
    2

Product recommendations

  • resveratrol
    5 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best NR/NMN, senolytic and Resveratrol combination based on current science? Recommended literature request
    2. Can someone recommend a cheap quality resveratrol and nmn source?
    3. Is taking NMN and Resveratrol at the same time recommended?
    #1
    resveratrol
    What is the best NR/NMN, senolytic and Resveratrol combination based on current science? Recommended literature request · Can someone recommend a cheap quality resveratrol and nmn source? · Is taking NMN and Resveratrol at the same time recommended?
    5
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/longevity for?
Best for Biotech and Longevity Enthusiasts enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/longevity free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/longevity have?
Roughly 212K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/longevity on?
r/longevity runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/longevity cover?
On the Hive Index, r/longevity is organized under Biotech, Longevity Enthusiasts.
How do I join r/longevity?
You can join r/longevity by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Biotech communities like?
Communities for biotech professionals, investors, and researchers tracking companies, FDA catalysts, and industry news. Discord has active trading communities focused on biotech stocks, Reddit hosts broader industry discussion, and Slack communities connect biotech professionals for networking and collaboration.
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