Scientists found a longevity diet that helped mice eat more and lose fat
Researchers from USC and other institutions have identified a Mediterranean-inspired 'longevity diet' that improves healthspan and reduces body fat in mice. The study suggests that a plant-based diet with controlled protein intake may help humans lower their risk of obesity and diabetes.
Why it matters
This research provides evidence-based dietary guidelines that could help address global health crises like obesity and metabolic disease.
A mostly plant and fish based diet with low protein and carefully balanced levels of an amino acid found in foods like eggs, meat, and dairy helped mice stay healthier as they aged, according to new research from the University of Southern California. The diet increased healthspan, reduced body fat, and lowered frailty in older mice.
The findings, published in Cell Metabolism , were supported by an analysis of dietary and health data from more than 200,000 people conducted by researchers from USC, the University of Toronto, and Harvard University. People who followed more plant focused eating patterns also showed lower rates of obesity and Type 2 diabetes.
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