Protein restriction may trigger body-wide program linked to longer life
New research published in Cell Metabolism proposes that dietary protein restriction triggers a coordinated whole-body physiological response, connecting cellular nutrient sensing with hormones and the brain. This integrated response may explain how protein restriction promotes healthy aging and extends lifespan.
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This perspective offers a new framework for understanding longevity and could lead to targeted interventions to improve health and extend lifespan by manipulating dietary protein intake, potentially impacting public health strategies.
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Add as preferred source Published in Cell Metabolism , the paper suggests protein restriction triggers a coordinated whole-body response that may help explain its effects on healthy aging. Credit: Cell Metabolism A new perspective from LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center proposes a new way of understanding how dietary protein restriction may promote healthy aging and extend lifespan: through a coordinated physiological response that connects cellular nutrient sensing with hormones, the brain and changes throughout the body.
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