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evidence card · caloric_restriction_healthspan

Caloric restriction improves human healthspan markers

H4 ▲ supports stakes moderate
2 posts scored · across 1 account · 1 sources

Summary

CALERIE showed improvements in cardiometabolic markers. Risks include bone loss, sarcopenia, disordered eating. Lifespan effect in humans unknown.

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Scope

Population
non-obese healthy adults
Intervention
15-25% caloric restriction over months to years
Outcome
cardiometabolic markers, inflammation, some aging markers
Not supported for
  • lifespan extension in humans (unproven)

Evidence sources

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