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Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger

Living Longer Through Diet and Calorie Restriction

Jun 6, 2024
Discover how reducing calories can contribute to longevity by exploring primate studies and weight regain after caloric restriction. Learn about the benefits of calorie restriction and its impact on metabolism and aging, as well as how nutrition transformation can lead to long-term weight loss maintenance.
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Quick takeaways

  • Caloric restriction can lead to improved health outcomes and longevity, especially for those with poorer dietary quality.
  • Moderate caloric restriction can offer numerous health benefits, improved quality of life, and positive outcomes in non-obese individuals.

Deep dives

Caloric Restriction in Primates and Lifespan Extension

Caloric restriction in primates has been studied through four investigations, showing varied results. While the UW study reported significant benefits like delaying diseases and improving survival with 30% calorie restriction, the NIA study didn't exhibit the same outcomes. The contrasting diets in the studies, with UW's processed diet and NIA's healthier plant-based diet, played a critical role in the differing results. The disparity hints at caloric restriction being more beneficial for those with poorer dietary quality.

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