Secret to Longevity: Restricting Calories?

Secret to Longevity: Restricting Calories?

18 November 2005 - Called “undernutrition without malnutrition,” caloric restriction has been shown to extend both the maximal and average life spans of worms, insects and mice. Researchers at the University of Washington have recently found that the link between caloric restriction and longevity is related to a genetic pathway in yeast cells. They report their results in the 18 November issue of the journal Science.

The theory behind caloric restriction is based on metabolism rates. Imagine every individual is given a set amount of life to live. The more you eat, the higher your metabolism and the faster you burn through your life, shortening your lifespan. Conversely, the less you eat, the lower your metabolism and the slower you burn through your life, as a consequence extending your time here on earth....continued