Anti-ageing effects of protein restriction unpacked

Cristal M. Hill and Matt Kaeberlein ()

Nature, 2021, vol. 589, issue 7842, 357-358

Abstract: Two animal studies show that restricting the dietary intake of branched-chain amino acids can extend lifespan by modulating the mTOR signalling pathway. But more research is needed before this diet should be recommended in people.

Keywords: Ageing; Metabolism (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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