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British science programs: want longevity to eat less



British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) well-known science television program "Horizon" host Dr. Mo Sili said, want to live a little longer, we should eat less.


British Daily Mail newspaper reported, Mosley pointed out that many studies show that metabolic rate is too high (the body to maintain the basic functions required for high-calorie) will increase premature death risk. Some groups in the United States and Japan strictly abide by the principles of low-calorie diet, their life will be more long than the global average, the maximum daily intake of 600 calories is the only way to prolong life, "The metabolic rate is too high will make free radicals , eventually leading to aging. "
Mosley said that if we can reduce calorie intake or fasting (only drinking water for some time), not only the body will adjust their lower metabolic rate, also inhibits the type I insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) the development of IGF-1 maintenance and repair of body tissues, but if too much is carcinogenic and accelerated aging.
Mosley also think that people need to eat three meals a day, "we will feel hungry habits cause.
Previously, University College London Institute of healthy aging researchers have found that food intake reduced by 40% may allow life expectancy to 20 years.

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