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Calorie Restriction News

Genes vs. diet: what really drives longevity?

The Conversation (UK) - 17-Oct-2024

New study finds calorie restriction aids longevity, but genetics may hold the ultimate key

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Unlocking the Secrets to a Longer Life through Calorie Restriction

Nature - 09-Oct-2024

A major study shows genetics and immunity are key to the lifespan benefits of calorie restriction

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Burning calories linked to longer life in mice- could exercise be the key for humans too?

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) - 21-Jun-2024

Energy expenditure, not just eating less, lead to 20% longer life in mice

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Calorie restriction initially speeds up, then slows down, biological ageing

Live Forever Club - 20-May-2024

Clearly, eating less may not be a straightforward path to slowing ageing

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Study reveals surprising telomere loss patterns in calorie restricted humans

Pennsylvania State University (PSU) - 17-Apr-2024

Complexities spark hope for health benefits beyond telomere length

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Eating less activates the gene OXR1 which controls brain ageing and lifespan

Buck Institute - 11-Jan-2024

Research sheds light on the benefits of calorie restriction

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Eating less, living longer: the positive effects of calorie restriction

International Institute on Ageing (INIA) - 16-Oct-2023

Modest calorie reduction can activate genes for healthy ageing

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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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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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Low-calorie diet during active period of the cycle increased lifespan in mice

UT Southwestern Medical Center - 05-May-2022

Triple the effect seen over simply restricting calorie intake

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Limiting calories rewires immuno-metabolic function for longer healthspan in humans

GEN News - 14-Feb-2022

Protein produced by macrophages was identified as a key player of calorie restriction

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Calorie restriction slows age-related stem cell exhaustion, improving overall health

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 29-Sep-2021

Many studies underlined beneficial effects of calorie restriction in various tissues of mice

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Long-term caloric restriction prevents age-related adiposity in aged mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 02-Jul-2021

Targeting SA-T cells: A promising intervention to control age-related chronic diseases

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Eating less than 800 calories a day favoured weight loss via hungry pathogens

ScienceAlert - 27-Jun-2021

Long-term safety of the diet is questionable as it alters the healthy gut microbiome

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Food odour nullifies lifespan benefits of dietary restriction in nematodes

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 29-Apr-2021

You may have to avoid smelling, not just eating, food for CR to be effective

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A low-calorie diet maintains youthful gut state & improves lifespan

Fight Aging! - 24-Mar-2021

Calorie restriction prevents age-related changes to the gut microbiome in mice

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Rapamycin might not be an alternative for calorie restriction

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 27-Jan-2021

Failed to mimic dietary restriction pathways on extending lifespan in progeroid mice

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Extending the healthspan without restricting calorie intake

Medical News Today - 13-Sep-2020

Metabolites vital for pro-longevity effect of calorie restriction can help develop drugs

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Double-strand break DNA repair improved in calorie restriction mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 10-Sep-2020

Helps us to understand the mechanism behind CR - and that it has an effect within weeks

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Benefits of caloric restriction in intestinal stem cells

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 05-Aug-2020

One should still consume adequate nutrition while reducing calorie intake

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Looking young means you are probably ageing slower

CR VITALITY - 30-Jun-2020

Good genes combined with healthy lifestyle choices can truly make you look younger

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Eating less to live longer? Study in fruit fly finds no benefit

Science Daily - 04-Jun-2020

Life extending benefit of dietary restriction might depend upon genetic makeup

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Calorie restriction rejuvenates 'brain immune cells' in mice

Fight Aging! - 27-May-2020

Still one of the most reliable interventions when improving long-term health

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Autophagy may be the reason behind benefits of calorie restriction

Fight Aging! - 19-Dec-2019

Better to read on best practices of calorie restriction with optimal nutrition before you start

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Calorie restriction can restore myelin on demyelinated nerves

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 22-Nov-2019

Tested in mouse model - but it's a good starting point

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Growth Differentiation Factor 11 - beneficial effects in mouse model

Science Daily - 22-Oct-2019

Would we be able to achieve effects of lifestyle changes by just taking a pill?

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Exercising and having calorie restrictions could affect bones

News Medical - 11-Sep-2019

Mice who exercised and ate less also had a decrease in bone quantity due to the cut in calories

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Alternate-day fasting can help reduce belly fat and lose weight

Medical Xpress - 27-Aug-2019

ADF does not weaken our immune system like other fasting regimens do

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Caloric restriction in humans have health benefits

Irish Times - 19-Aug-2019

This method is already being used to extend the lifespan in lab animals

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Irrational starving leads to RED-S in sportspeople

BBC - 09-Dec-2018

Good health should never be the cost of success in sports

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Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport caused by under-eating

BBC - 09-Dec-2018

Athletes starving themselves causes hormone and bone problems

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Low-calorie diet prevents age-related molecular changes

Medical Xpress - 25-May-2018

Short-term diets may accelerate the manifestation of aging symptoms

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CR Leads to Longer Life but Less Grey Matter

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) - 05-Apr-2018

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Reduced-?calorie diet slows ageing in people

Nature - 22-Mar-2018

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CR improves intestinal-tissue regeneration after injury

News Medical - 22-Feb-2018

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Mechanism Behind Calorie Restriction and Lengthened Lifespan Uncovered

Temple Health - 14-Sep-2017

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Calorie restriction extends life of monkeys by 3 years

New Scientist - 17-Jan-2017

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Eating less may lead to longer life

Irish Times - 07-Apr-2016

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Review of Mechanisms that Slow Aging from Calorie Restriction

Fight Aging! - 06-Jan-2015

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