Yes There IS a Fountain of Youth
Want to slow the signs of aging and live longer? Yes, there is a “fountain of youth,” but you’re not going to like it?it can be summed up in two words: eat less.
Calorie restriction has long been shown to slow the aging process in rats and mice. While scientists do not know how calorie restriction affects the aging process in rodents, one popular hypothesis is that it slows aging by decreasing a thyroid hormone called T3, which then slows metabolism and tissue aging. A new study shows that cutting approximately 300 to 500 calories per day from your diet has a similar biological effect in humans and, therefore, may slow the aging process.
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