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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Calorie Restriction Benefits Vary
- Calorie restriction benefits differ based on diet quality and weight status.
- Restricting calories aids overweight individuals more than those already on healthy diets.
Calorie Restriction in Mouse Lemurs
- Gray mouse lemurs lived 50% longer with 30% calorie restriction.
- Despite accelerated brain gray matter loss, there was no impact on cognition or behavior.
Metabolic Slowdown and Aging
- Calorie restriction slows metabolism, reducing oxidative stress.
- This metabolic slowdown may slow aging but doesn’t guarantee longer lifespan in humans.