Calorie restriction doesn't slow ageing, monkey study suggests

London : United Kingdom | Aug 29, 2012 at 10:36 AM PDT

Source: The Guardian

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Diets that severely restrict calorie intake may not increase lifespan, but there could be health benefits. Photograph: Alamy Drastically reducing calorie intake may not be as effective as previously thought for prolonging lifespan, according to a 23-year study published in Nature. FULL ARTICLE AT The Guardian

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