Study Reveals Calorie Restriction Extends Lifespan
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16 Oct 2024
Studies show that eating less food or less often extends the lifespan of animals
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Scientists struggle to understand why restrictive diets increase lifespan and how they apply to humans
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A Jackson Laboratory study tracked nearly one thousand mice on various diets to investigate this
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Genetically distinct mice were used to represent human diversity and make the findings clinically relevant
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The study revealed eating fewer calories had a bigger impact on lifespan than periodic fasting
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Mice that maintained weight despite caloric restriction lived longer, showing resilience is crucial for longevity
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Mice on very-low-calorie diets had longer lifespans regardless of body fat or glucose levels
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Genetic factors had a stronger impact on lifespan than diet, highlighting resilience as a key factor
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The study challenges traditional beliefs that weight loss and metabolic markers indicate improved lifespan
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Immune system health and red blood cell traits were more important for longevity than body weight
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