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[thisispaul]

Mechanism behind calorie restriction, lengthened lifespan revealed

[Nate-2004]

Summary: 

 

DNA methylation is linked to metabolism.

 

With the latest findings, Dr. Issa and colleagues are able to propose a new mechanism – the slowing of epigenetic drift – to explain how calorie restriction prolongs life in animals. “The impacts of calorie restriction on lifespan have been known for decades, but thanks to modern quantitative techniques, we are able to show for the first time a striking slowing down of epigenetic drift as lifespan increases,” he says.

Edited by Nate-2004, 17 September 2017 - 10:38 PM.

[APBT]

FULL TEXT OF STUDY:  https://www.nature.c...467-017-00607-3

[MightyMouse]

Does this give us any new insight in regards of alternate day fast vs caloric restriction?