Category Archives: Dietary Restriction
Water intake and protein:carbohydrate ratio confound Drosophilia calorie restriction studies, implications?
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Ja et al. (1) recently published the results of a study exploring how hydration and nutrient manipulation effects the results of calorie restriction in Drosophilia.
In non mammalian models, feeding rate is difficult to control, and often food is diluted with water without giving them a separate source of water. Therefore, the specimens could be dehydrated [...]
The confounding role of sensory perception in calorie restriction and ageing research
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My first post to this blog will begin with a thought provoking paper on how the olfactory system fits in to the longevity promoting effects of calorie restriction.
Calorie restriction is the most studied and reliable way to extend secondary and maximal lifespan, tested in many species since the 1930’s up to recently in rhesus monkeys [...]
