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Eating less can lead to a longer life

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Weight loss and metabolic improvements do not explain the longevity benefits of severe dietary restrictions, research in mice shows.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-03277-6

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ago by Newbie (300 points)

I believe the title is misleading, however not completely incorrect. Studies on mice have shown that restricting calories leads to being more lean, and in turn, living a longer life. The studies have not show conclusive effects on humans, however eating healthy, low calorie meals to stay lean is a great way to live a longer life. Simply eating less will not guarantee a longer life, as it could be either too little food for your body, or unhealthy.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-eating-less-may-help-extend-life-span-mice-fasting#Tips-for-improving-aging-and-longevity

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ago by Newbie (330 points)
The claim that eating less can lead to a longer life is technically true but is an overstatement. The study cited did find that mice that eat less lived longer lives, but other factors like immune health, genetics, and resilience played into this as well. This clarification is even stated within the article. So while the article does include accurate, cited information, it also uses a clickbaitey title that can be misleading.

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-03277-6
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