[ExI] Does caloric restriction work for humans?

[Max More]

I've been skeptical about drastic CR for humans for years. One 
reason, mentioned in the following article, is that we don't live in 
cages in a lab. Lacking any spare muscle or fat makes us highly 
vulnerable to traumas of various kinds. (Many of us know of -- or are 
-- people who have lost 30 pounds or more in hospital due to 
illness). Recently, Aubrey has given a specific reason (also 
mentioned in the article) why the life extension from even severe 
caloric restriction is likely to be very small.

So, here's the article. I would like to hear your thoughts on it, pro 
and con. If CR advocates have directly addressed all the points, I'd 
appreciate a pointer.

Calorie restrictive eating for longer life? The story we didn't hear 
in the news
http://junkfoodscience.blogspot.com/2009/07/calorie-restrictive-eating-for-longer.html

Onward!

Max


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Max More, Ph.D.
Strategic Philosopher
Extropy Institute Founder
www.maxmore.com
max at maxmore.com
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