Those studies call into question
whether caloric restriction will work for humans.
Not exact matches
But as researchers delve into the mechanism behind
caloric restriction, some are beginning to question
whether cutting calories alone can really lengthen life span.
But what is more controversial is
whether the benefits relate to
caloric restriction in general, or
whether it relates to specific nutrients.
I also wonder
whether FMD, more akin to
caloric restriction than fasting, will slow metabolism like
caloric restriction does, rather than boosting it during the first few days and then reducing it much more slowly, as true fasting does.
Furthermore, our finding that obtaining an adequate sleep duration reduced overeating and consumption of fats and carbohydrates, combined with findings of reduced fat loss during a
caloric restriction regimen when obtaining insufficient sleep (42) indicates clinical trials are needed to determine
whether sleep is a modifiable risk factor that can assist weight loss and maintenance programs to improve dietary habits and metabolic health.