Beyond offering further proof that single genes can have dramatic influences on longevity, an idea that drew skepticism just a decade ago, the new finding may help scientists explain how
severely reducing calorie intake extends life span in a variety of animals (SN: 11/25/00, p. 341: Low - cal diet may reduce cancer in monkeys).
It is important not to put your pet onto a «crash» diet where you immediately and
severely reduce their calories — that can cause serious health risks.
Not exact matches
In 1917, experiments showed that
reducing calories severely reduced Total Energy Expenditure (TEE) which tends to limit weight loss.
Although these dietary restrictions may seem extreme, especially when considering a 500 -
calorie daily limit, with hCG one's hunger is
severely reduced.
However, note that restricting
calories too
severely can
reduce wound healing and promote muscle loss, both of which negatively affect recovery (2, 12, 13).