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Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2006 11:52:34 -0800 (PST)
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Subject: 232'nd update on fly longevity experiments

     This is the 232'nd update of my fly longevity experiments. Average
 temperature was 25.2 C during this run. Estimated maximal longevity using
 the formula (363 - T*11.2) is 81 days.
     This run retests grape seed leucoanthocyandins, which previously
 showed some advantage in runs #22 & 29. A tumor necrosis factor alpha
 inhibitor called oxpentfylline, and a new pomegranate seed product both
 get the fly longevity test. Tumor necrosis factor alpha is believed to be
 a driving factor in human centenarian mortality.
     None of these products offered any advantage in this run, with
 pomegranate seed being somewhat toxic at very high dosages.

 Run #232                Percent Survival on Day
 supplement                 7 21 35 51 62 77
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 control one               87 67  9  2  0  -
 control two               85 56 27  6  3  0
 leucoanthocyandins 95 mg  86 73 26  7  2  0
   "               380 mg  85 59 21  3  0  -
 oxpentfylline 25 mg       91 68 19  6  4  0
   "           50 mg       87 63 32 11  3  0
   "          100 mg       79 51 18  3  0  -
   "          200 mg       73 47 13  5  0  -
 pomegranate (seed) 125 mg 82 61 11  5  0  -
   "                250 mg 84 47  4  4  0  -
   "                500 mg 57 48  9  0  -  -
   "               1000 mg 56 11  7  0  -  -

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