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Mice That Eat Less Live Longer ?" And We May Finally Know Why

07-23-2024 • arclein

One theory is that the advantages stem from just consuming less food or less of a particular macronutrient. Some research does indicate that eating less of some proteins might be a factor. It is also possible that a short-term energy imbalance during calorie restriction leads to long-term health gains. If benefits come from reduced calorie and protein intake alone, health measures shouldn't vary between the different groups of mice if their food intake is the same, the researchers proposed. But if benefits come from having less available energy thanks to a need to keep warm, then lifespan and health should improve in the 'colder' mice if their food intake matches that of the 'warmer' group.

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Reported By robert klein

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