What’s the Alternative to Intermittent Fasting?
Monash University scientists have identified a less stringent and more manageable alternative to traditional _ intermittent fasting, offering new possibilities for extending lifespan and promoting healthy aging.
This novel method, involving short-term isoleucine deprivation, has shown remarkable results in fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster), opening up new avenues for understanding dietary impacts on longevity and health maintenance. The research, published in GeroScience found that intermittent, short-term omission of only the essential amino acid isoleucine from the diet significantly increases stress resistance and extends lifespan in fruit flies.
“Unlike conventional intermittent fasting, this approach does not require drastic reductions in overall food intake, making it a more practical and feasible strategy,” said lead study author Ph.D. candidate Tahila Fulton, from the Monash University School of Biological Sciences.
Excerpted from MSN
