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#042 Dr. Valter Longo on Resetting Autoimmunity and Rejuvenating Systems with Prolonged Fasting & the FMD

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Jul 9, 2018
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INSIGHT

Caloric Restriction and Lifespan

  • Caloric restriction has impressive effects on diseases like diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular issues.
  • However, long-term caloric restriction can have downsides and doesn't always extend lifespan.
INSIGHT

Monkey Caloric Restriction Studies

  • Two major caloric restriction monkey studies showed increased healthspan, but not always lifespan.
  • The Wisconsin study, with a less ideal control diet, showed a lifespan increase, unlike the NIA study.
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Ketogenic Mode and Caloric Restriction

  • Caloric restriction may cause a minimal switch to ketogenic mode, depending on individual and diet composition.
  • High vegetable protein intake during caloric restriction may block this metabolic switch.
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