r/longevity

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About r/longevity

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 213K members. It has been around since 2010. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #8 in the Biotech communities list. It is the 4th largest community in the Longevity topic page.

Roughly 17K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Aging, Looking For, and Longevity. Common discussion themes are News and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention resveratrol.

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Established 2010
213K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +17K members
Growth: +8.9% / 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: 13K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 1K members
  • Sep: 977 members
  • Oct: 72 members

Themes

  • News
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Longer lives for bigger dogs? Loyal earns third RXE acceptance from the FDA
    2. New study links deep-sleep loss to Alzheimer’s-related protein buildup
    3. Prime Assembly Expands Genome Editing with Precise, Large-Scale DNA Integration
    #1
    News
    Longer lives for bigger dogs? Loyal earns third RXE acceptance from the FDA · New study links deep-sleep loss to Alzheimer’s-related protein buildup · Prime Assembly Expands Genome Editing with Precise, Large-Scale DNA Integration
    4
  • Advice Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What are you main pillars for longevity which you try to follow?
    2. what are some documentaries to watch on longevity?
    3. Hey so i was born in 2001 on average what year range can i expect to live to provided i live a normal lifespan
    #2
    Advice Requests
    What are you main pillars for longevity which you try to follow? · what are some documentaries to watch on longevity? · Hey so i was born in 2001 on average what year range can i expect to live to provided i live a normal lifespan
    3
  • Pain & Anger
    3 posts in the past month
    1. The Quiet War on Your Health
    2. Your "verified" COA is a marketing tool, not a guarantee.
    3. The cheapest vendor just tested purer than vendors charging 3x more.
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    The Quiet War on Your Health · Your "verified" COA is a marketing tool, not a guarantee. · The cheapest vendor just tested purer than vendors charging 3x more.
    3
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. Reversal of cognitive decline, a novel approach
    #4
    Ideas
    Reversal of cognitive decline, a novel approach
    1
  • Money Talk
    1 post in the past month
    1. The cheapest vendor just tested purer than vendors charging 3x more.
    #5
    Money Talk
    The cheapest vendor just tested purer than vendors charging 3x more.
    1

Topics

  • Aging
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Epigenetic Clocks of Biological Aging and Cognitively Healthy Longevity
    2. An aging essential 8: closing the gap between geroscience and the public it serves
    3. deaths from terrorism 25yrs since 9/11 vs. deaths from aging
    #1
    Aging
    Epigenetic Clocks of Biological Aging and Cognitively Healthy Longevity · An aging essential 8: closing the gap between geroscience and the public it serves · deaths from terrorism 25yrs since 9/11 vs. deaths from aging
    8
  • Looking For
    7 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking For
    7
  • Longevity
    5 posts in the past month
    #3
    Longevity
    5
  • Co Founder
    3 posts in the past month
    #4
    Co Founder
    3
  • Health
    3 posts in the past month
    1. The Quiet War on Your Health
    #5
    Health
    The Quiet War on Your Health
    3

Flair

  • Rule 7
    1 post in the past month
    1. The confidence of Michael Levin, George Church...
    #1
    Rule 7
    The confidence of Michael Levin, George Church...
    1
  • Rule 1
    1 post in the past month
    1. Exercise Keeps Mitochondria Young Deep Into Old Age, With One Exception That May Matter Most.
    #2
    Rule 1
    Exercise Keeps Mitochondria Young Deep Into Old Age, With One Exception That May Matter Most.
    1

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 213K 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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