Life longevity increases if the amount of calories eaten daily decreases until it reaches the healthy limit. Reduced daily calorie intake, even later in life, may bring longevity and health benefits, according to professor Stephen Spindler of the University of California. Low-calorie diets may also have anti-cancer effects.
Previous studies have proved that a nutritious diet with small amounts of calories can extend the life of the mice by almost forty percent. Dr. Spindler and his research team are trying to identify drugs that may lead to longevity effects or health benefits without a low-calorie diet.
The experts are also looking at the gene pattern induced by low calorie diets and the drugs that can mimic the changes brought by low calorie diets even if they are taken late in life. For instance, a drug used for treating diabetes may produce some of the health benefits of low calorie diets. Some drugs, if they are taken for a lifetime, may raise a low toxicity level.
The amount of calories eaten is more important than the type of food, when it comes to lowing down the aging process. To read the rest of this article, go to Project Weight Loss, an online weight loss community featuring calorie counter, carbs counter, BMI calculator, diet planner, workout planner and other weight loss tools. (c) Project Weight Loss 2007. All rights reserved.
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