Amino acid-supplemented ‘longevity diet’ linked to longer healthy lifespan
Research indicates a low-protein, plant- and fish-based diet supplemented with the amino acid methionine can extend healthy lifespan. The regimen is associated with reduced frailty, lower fat mass, and improved metabolic health. Findings are based on a USC study involving both animal models and human epidemiological data.
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New evidence links a specific amino acid-supplemented low-protein diet to reduced frailty and extended healthspan.
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Modified Mediterranean Diet Linked to Longer Healthy Lifespan
confidence 100%Research indicates a low-protein, plant- and fish-based diet supplemented with the amino acid methionine can extend healthy lifespan. The regimen is associated with reduced frailty, lower fat mass, and improved metabolic health. Findings are based on a USC study involving both animal models and human epidemiological data.
What's confirmed:
- A modified Mediterranean diet low in protein and supplemented with methionine is linked to a longer healthy lifespan.
- The diet is associated with lower fat mass, reduced frailty risk, and better metabolic health.
- Methionine is an amino acid typically found in dairy, meat, and eggs.
- A USC study found that adding precise amounts of a single amino acid to a low-protein, plant-based diet reduced frailty and fat in mice.
- An analysis of epidemiological data from more than 200,000 men and women showed similar benefits to those seen in mice.