Calorie Restriction is well known as an effective longevity strategy across many species from yeast organisms to primates. The desire to live long and die young is a natural human wish, but not many of us have the discipline to reduce our food intake long term. A study comparing the benefits of Resveratrol supplementation with calorie restriction was published online in the journal Oncotarget, on 9 August 2019, suggesting it may provide a viable alternative in our search for healthy ageing.
Resveratrol is a polyphenol found in plants like red grapes & berries, and peanuts among many others. What the researchers found is that Resveratrol supplementation and calorie restriction exhibited similar anti-ageing activities. They both inhibited senescence (loss of an ageing cells ability to reproduce), had a restorative effect on cognitive impairment & memory, increased telomerase activity (an enzyme that repairs telomeres at the end of our chromosomes allowing cells to continue reproducing), and increased SIRT1 (an enzyme that silences detrimental genes). Increased levels of AMPK which stimulates energy production in our mitochondria was also noted, providing more available energy which we all want. Of course these are very desirable outcomes for those who wish to maintain a youthful body and mind into old age.
For an appointment to discuss your personal needs call Sunshine Coast Nutritionist Karen Emans on 0408 748 532
Resveratrol is a polyphenol found in plants like red grapes & berries, and peanuts among many others. What the researchers found is that Resveratrol supplementation and calorie restriction exhibited similar anti-ageing activities. They both inhibited senescence (loss of an ageing cells ability to reproduce), had a restorative effect on cognitive impairment & memory, increased telomerase activity (an enzyme that repairs telomeres at the end of our chromosomes allowing cells to continue reproducing), and increased SIRT1 (an enzyme that silences detrimental genes). Increased levels of AMPK which stimulates energy production in our mitochondria was also noted, providing more available energy which we all want. Of course these are very desirable outcomes for those who wish to maintain a youthful body and mind into old age.
For an appointment to discuss your personal needs call Sunshine Coast Nutritionist Karen Emans on 0408 748 532