2024-10-19 13:19:00
Par Elisa Doré
Published yesterday at 3:00 p.m., updated at 3:19 p.m.
Dietary restriction is not always effective… and it could sometimes even be harmful. Александр Ланевский – stock.adobe.com
DECRYPTION – The effect of dietary restrictions on lifespan is complex. A large study carried out on mice shows that not all individuals react the same way.
Eat less, space out your meals, or even fast regularly… We know the formidable effectiveness of these practices for losing weight. But another idea has become widespread in recent years, according to which such eating habits could be the key to longevity. At least that’s what the results of numerous research studies examining the impact of calorie restriction on the life expectancy of various animal species, ranging from mice to fruit flies, suggest. But can these results be extrapolated to humans and, above all, are we really talking about a potential remedy for the torments of aging?
Beyond the observation, the reasons why these so-called restrictive diets have the power to extend life remain very poorly understood. A team of American researchers undertook to carry out one of the largest studies ever carried out on the subject, examining the physiological effects of five types of restrictive diet…
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