Consuming Fewer Calories Can Slow Aging and Onset of Disease
Researchers found that caloric restriction slows down aging by preventing an enzyme called peroxiredoxin from being inactivated. Peroxiredoxin also plays a major role in preventing genetic damage.A recent study from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden found that by consuming fewer calories, aging can be slowed down and the development of age-related diseases, like type 2 diabetes and cancer, can be delayed. Researchers found that caloric restriction slows down aging by preventing an enzyme called peroxiredoxin from being inactivated. Peroxiredoxin also plays a major role in