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The Historical Significance of Caloric Restriction and Amino Acids in Longevity
Diets with severe restrictions can be difficult to sustain over time. Mathining restriction, a term coined in the past, refers to a diet low in sulfur amino acids. Research has shown that animals on this diet lived 40% longer. The Arventric Foundation and scientist Tom Gettis have furthered this research, finding that both methionine and cysteine are necessary for the desired effect. Adding a small amount of cysteine eliminates the benefits of the diet.