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Low-Protein Diet May Extend Lifespan

Posted by Soulskill on from the suddenly-i-feel-much-healthier dept.

sciencehabit writes "A new theory about the foods that can extend life is taking shape, and it's sure to be a controversial one. Two studies out this week, one in mice (PDF) and another primarily in people (PDF), suggest that eating relatively little protein and lots of carbohydrates — the opposite of what's urged by many human diet plans, including the popular Atkins Diet — extends life and fortifies health."

2 of 459 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Tried it already. It kind of flopped. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    right and by that logic someone who includes faeces in their diet has a much more varied diet than you do

  2. Re: Tried it already. It kind of flopped. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    You opened your mouth...