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Researchers find lower caloric intake provides a benefit to middle-aged, but not young,... - 0 views

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  • Lottie Peppers on 09 Jun 15
     
    Calorie restriction has long been studied as a way to extend lifespan in animals. It has been associated with the ability to reduce the risks of cardiovascular and other diseases and to improve overall health. Now, researchers at Chang Gung University in Taiwan have found that calorie restriction can ...
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Eat less, live longer : Daily-cardinal - 0 views

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diet life span monkey animal model caloric restriction limited calories

shared by Lottie Peppers on 29 May 15 - No Cached
  • Lottie Peppers on 29 May 15
     
    But did they actually live longer? The answer is yes! The average lifespan of monkeys on a regular diet is approximately 26 years, but the CR monkeys lived on average 3 years longer, a whopping 10 percent increase. The statistics suggest at any point in time, the control monkeys had 2.9 times the rate of death from age-related causes compared to those on a CR diet.
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