The Science of Caloric Restriction: What's to be gained, what's to be learned?

Restricting calories has been shown to extend healthspan in a variety of species, including yeast, worms, fish, fruit flies, rodents and dogs. But results of studies on our close evolutionary cousins, rhesus monkeys, have been contradictory and controversial. Studies on humans who live a "caloric-restricted lifestyle" show improved cardiovascular health – but it is too early to tell if these people will live longer.

How does the emerging science of caloric restriction inform efforts to extend the healthy years of human life? How "restricted" does one need to be to benefit from a low-calorie diet? Is there a takeaway message for those who aren't interested in a Spartan diet, but who want to eat well to live well?

Speakers:

Pankaj Kapahi, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Buck Institute.

Paul McGlothin is Vice President for Research of the CR Society International and President of Living the CR Way.

The event will be moderated by Buck Institute faculty Gordon Lithgow, PhD.

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