Caloric Restriction: A Fountain of Youth for Aging Muscles?
Wednesday, April 22, 2015 - 14:00
in Biology & Nature
Caloric restriction has been studied as a way to increase longevity in animals. Now, researcher explore how it may positively affect muscle and find that aging muscles receive the most benefit. Calorie restriction is thought to have a protective effect on muscle cells and may help cells better use antioxidants, avoid damage caused by free radicals and function better.