Does SIRT-1 Mediate Calorie Restriction and Prolong Life? – A Mini Review

Calorie restriction is the only intervention proved to prolong both average and maximum lifespan in yeast, worms, fish, rodents and possibly primates. Not only does the regimen prolong life, but it also reduces the incident of numerous age-related diseases like diabetes, atherosclerosis or cancer a...

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Main Authors: Kordala Anna, Pietrzak Bogusława
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research 2014-09-01
Series:Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/pjfns.2014.64.issue-3/pjfns-2013-0011/pjfns-2013-0011.xml?format=INT