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Calorie Restriction

The only proven way of currently extending life expectancy in a variety of mammals is undernourishment (not malnourishment) but requires further study to see whether it has undesirable side effects.

Long lived species have less response to famine so, according to Aubrey de Grey, not likely to have a big impact in humans.

Laboratory mice primarily die from cancer, so any treatment that reduces cancer incidence is likely to have an impact on average lifespan even if not affecting the underlying ageing damage.

Resources

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CR Society International

Nonprofit organization focused on extending human longevity through calorie restriction

Michael Rae

Science Writer at SENS Research Foundation, Ex-Board Member of the Calorie Restriction Society

The CR Way: Using the Secrets of Calorie Restriction for a Longer, Healthier Life

Amazon

A revolutionary diet that provides the body with fewer calories than is traditionally required written by Paul McGlothin

The Longevity Diet

Amazon

A book written by Brian M. Delaney and Lisa Walford that explains in practical terms the concept of calorie restriction

Fasting & Aging: Why Women are Different

04-Nov-2022

Oxford Longevity Project webinar about fasting and difference between men and women with Dr. Stephanie Estima and Abhinav Diwan

Dr. Satchin Panda on Practical Implementation of Time-Restricted Eating & Shift Work Strategies

2 hour interview with Dr. Rhonda Patrick (FoundMyFitness) on YouTube

Leonard P. Guarente on NAD, Sirtuins and Aging

Explains NAD+ synthesis is circadian, and how SIRT1 is critical in ISCs - 2016 Roy Walford lecture

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Recent News

Intermittent fasting may help you lose weight and fight infections

New Scientist - 28-Jul-2023

T cells effectively fight pathogens using energy fuel as ketones, which are typically produced in fasting

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Calorie restriction and its effect on DNA methylation

Live Forever Club - 03-Mar-2023

Analysis of CALERIE trial shows a slowing down in the pace of ageing, but no immediate reduction in biological age

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Effects of intermittent fasting: An exploration

Live Forever Club - 31-Jan-2023

12 months of IF results in a range of biomarker improvements, but no significant reduction in inflammatory markers

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Poor eating habits can increase your risk of early death, study finds

Neuroscience News - 22-Nov-2022

Skipping meals or eating meals within 4.5 hours may lead to heart disease or death

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University of Alabama at Birmingham looking for IF and CR participants for new study

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) - 10-Oct-2022

Will look at whether health and ageing improves with calorie restriction or intermittent fasting

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