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Comparative Study
. 1996 Jan;274(1):46-52.
doi: 10.1038/scientificamerican0196-46.

Caloric restriction and aging

R Weindruch  1
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Comparative Study

Caloric restriction and aging

R Weindruch. Sci Am. 1996 Jan.

Abstract

PIP: The relationship between eating less and greater longevity is explored. The author notes that eating less, but ensuring an adequate supply of protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals, has been shown to improve the health and longevity of rodents. The relevance of these findings to humans is considered.

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