Caloric Restriction

Caloric restriction has received a lot of study, nearly 70 years. Many different animal models have been uses, as well as humans. Various diets have been used in these studies, at varying rates of restriction. (ranging from 30% to 50%) This approach is effective with any complete diet--one that provides under-nutrition without malnutrition. Vitamin and mineral supplementation may be necessary to prevent malnutrition. These supplements do not cause life extension. This approach works whenever the total caloric intake is reduced, as long as the calories and essential nutrients supplied are not inadequate. The proportion of fat, carbohydrate, and protein doesn't seem to matter. The amino acid profile of the protein also does not seem to matter. The feeding regimen does not seem to affect the results, either.

• feeding can be done at different times during the day. You can skip days.
• You can change the amount of food each day.
• days of caloric restriction can be alternated with days when calories are not limited.

Benefits of Caloric Reduction:

• lower blood glucose levels.
• Increased insulin sensitivity.
• Lower blood insulin levels.
• Improves all aspects of Syndrome X.
• Decreased formation of free radicals.
• Reduced decreased levels of DHEA.
• Reduced cross-linking of proteins.
• Slows decrease in muscle mass.
• lower triglycerides.
• higher HDLs.
• Decreases decline in immune function.
• Lower blood pressure.
• Delays onset of cancer.
• Delays onset of kidney disease.
• Delays onset of diabetes.
• Delays onset of cataracts.
• Reduces mitochondrial damage.
• Reduces glycation of proteins.

Subjects live longer, retain health, activity, and vigor.

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