Calorie Restriction Slows Down the Pace of Aging in Humans
Aging, the gift that keeps on giving… winkles, aching joints, and an increased risk of death. But it OK everyone, scientist has finally found the solution to all your problems, eat less. That’s right calorie restriction, a recent study from Columbia University found that by cutting your calorie intake by 25%, you too can join the elite club of the chronically hungry and age at a slightly slower pace. Don’t expect to enjoy your extended golden years for long though because you will be too busy counting every crumb that passes your lips. So be our guest and skip those meals and embrace your inner anorexic.
Our good friend Calen Ryan at Columbia’s Butler Aging Center has acknowledged that starving yourself for the rest of your life might not be the most pleasing option. So, you can begin by saying goodbye to a good fusion cuisine. However, there’s a silver line to this calorie restriction cloud. You can choose to participate in the latest fad diets, like intermittent fasting or time-restricted eating. Who needs a balance meal when you can have the joys of an empty stomach for half a day. Who doesn’t love a good old-fashioned famine. The beautiful part is, it’s like fasting but with even less food. But remember, before you start your latest food-restriction journey, make sure to consult a healthcare professional. Or you know, your life.
The Positive Impact of Calorie Restriction on Aging and Health
Calorie restriction – the diet that’s been a hit with lab rats, mice, and monkeys for generations. Previous studies have shown that if you want to live a longer and healthy life, just eat less. In fact, caloric restriction has been proven to prolong the health span of animals by reducing the risk of age-related diseases. Which includes, like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. So be our guest, give up on the steaks, the smoothies, and creamy desserts. Embrace the joys of starvation and become a lab rat just to extend your life span for another week.
The Role of Telomere Length in Aging and Health
Columbia University has done it again. In the first ever randomized controlled trial to explore the effects of caloric restriction on human aging, they found that eating less can make you live longer. Who would have though right? They measure a biomarker in the volunteers DNA called telomere length. Telomeres have been linked to increased risk of aged related diseases and earlier death. So, go ahead, skip those meals and let your telomeres grow longer than your to do list.
The results showed that the calorie restriction group experience a slower rate of telomere shortening. In scientific terms it simply means that you’re aging slower. This also means that they might just live 10-15% longer than the rest of us, which is equivalent to quitting smoking….unless you enjoy breathing secondhand smoke and want to live a shorter life. Don’t get too excited though because the researchers are keeping a close eye on the participants. The reason is because they want to see if this gold pot fountain of you has any longer side effects. Will they turn into superhuman? Or will they live forever? No one knows.
The Growing Interest in Intermittent Fasting and Time-Restricted Eating
Calorie restriction may sound like a great idea but, who wants to give up their favorite foods for the rest of their lives? That’s where intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating come in. They offer a flexible way to pretend like you’re still in control of your diet. Intermittent fasting involves periods of fasting and feasting. It’s like one day you feel like a king and the next day your more likely a beggar. Time-restricted eating is like playing a game of hide-and-seek with your food, but you’re the one hiding from it. So, these other interventions may be more attractive to anyone who want to seem healthier, without having to make any real changes to their diet.
Intermittent fasting and time-restricted are like the cool new health craze that everyone is talking about. They will make you feel like you’re part of an exclusive club. And the best part? They supposedly come with all the health benefits of calorie restriction, like reducing your risk of age-related diseases and giving you an excuse to ignore your doctor’s advice.
So, there you have it guys, the latest study from Columbia University has uncovered the key to a longer life. Just eat less! But if you’re one of those who enjoy eating, don’t worry. There’s alternative interventions, like intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating. They can give you the same benefits without having to change your diet. Now go on and try them out and see if you can increase your lifespan by 10-15%. Or you can just continue to live life and enjoy a slice of pizza. Also, if you live a longer life, you can see Elon Musk land on Mars. Check out the latest article about SpaceX massive starship launched missions.
