[ExI] Low-calorie diet not linked with longevity

[BillK]

On Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 3:05 PM, John Clark  wrote:
> http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/low-calorie-diet-not-linked-with-longevity-in-monkeys-study-finds/2012/08/29/294ec174-f1fa-11e1-a612-3cfc842a6d89_story.html
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I don't think it is all bad news.  They say that the reduced calorie
group stayed healthy for longer, so there are health benefits to be
gained. And it is obvious that obesity brings disease and earlier
death.

One researcher commented that the comparison depends on the state of
the control group. If the control group eats normally, but still a
reasonably healthy diet, then they are probably near the max lifespan
anyway.
"He notes that calorie restriction produces a bigger effect on
longevity "if the control group is couch potatoes".


BillK