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Science July 2009 PMID 19590001

Caloric restriction delays disease onset and mortality in rhesus monkeys.

Ricki J Colman, Rozalyn M Anderson, Sterling C Johnson, Erik K Kastman, Kristopher J Kosmatka, T Mark Beasley, David B Allison, Christina Cruzen, Heather A Simmons, Joseph W Kemnitz, Richard Weindruch

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The discussions reflect a consensus that caloric restriction can extend lifespan and delay age-related diseases, supported by examples such as references to 20-year monkey studies, specific reductions in mortality, and mention of numerous health benefits like delayed diabetes and cancer. The tone varies from scientific and analytical to optimistic about its potential, with words like 'delay', 'healthier', and 'significant' emphasizing perceived importance and impact.

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  • Caloric restriction (CR) without malnutrition extends lifespan and delays age-related diseases in rhesus monkeys, showing its benefits in primates.
  • The study followed monkeys over 20 years and found that CR significantly increased survival rates, with 80% of CR monkeys alive compared to 50% of control-fed monkeys.
  • CR also delayed the onset of illnesses such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and brain atrophy, indicating it slows aging in primates.]
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c0met
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Monkeys that eat 30% fewer calories have healthier physiques and live longer https://t.co/I33nZBZKii https://t.co/ivTmsJLAQp

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カロリー制限というと、2009年scienceに掲載された論文を思い出します。同じ年齢の猿なんですが、見た目が全然違って衝撃でした。 https://t.co/HtTwjCoggt ←通常の食事の猿 　　　カロリー制限の猿→ https://t.co/Iw3C1XPIjq https://t.co/6aS7fMHHAR

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Caloric restriction delays disease onset and mortality in rhesus monkeys ⁦@PlanetarySeed⁩ https://t.co/1v6fCmsMjj

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空腹は人間の本能を目覚めさせる

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「食べ過ぎは寿命を縮める」との15年前からのいましめ。言うは易し、行う難し。 (◎-◎;) https://t.co/5QP0qtb3gV

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Monkeys that eat 30% fewer calories have healthier physiques and live longer https://t.co/I33nZBZKii https://t.co/ivTmsJLAQp

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Caloric restriction delays disease onset and mortality in rhesus monkeys ⁦@PlanetarySeed⁩ https://t.co/1v6fCmsMjj

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RT @c_suzuneko: カロリー制限というと、2009年scienceに掲載された論文を思い出します。同じ年齢の猿なんですが、見た目が全然違って衝撃でした。 https://t.co/HtTwjCoggt ←通常の食事の猿 　　　カロリー制限の猿→ https://t…

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RT @c_suzuneko: カロリー制限というと、2009年scienceに掲載された論文を思い出します。同じ年齢の猿なんですが、見た目が全然違って衝撃でした。 https://t.co/HtTwjCoggt ←通常の食事の猿 　　　カロリー制限の猿→ https://t…

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すずねこ@循環器内科
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カロリー制限というと、2009年scienceに掲載された論文を思い出します。同じ年齢の猿なんですが、見た目が全然違って衝撃でした。 https://t.co/HtTwjCoggt ←通常の食事の猿 　　　カロリー制限の猿→ https://t.co/Iw3C1XPIjq https://t.co/6aS7fMHHAR

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@BSadoughi Déjà dans les études chez le singe, les résultats étaient contradictoires... ▪️ jeûne associé à ↘️ mortalité (à gauche) https://t.co/wGRg3c9d1b ▪️ jeûne non associé à la mortalité (à droite) https://t.co/4oqib9tmDw https://t.co/0HinHxWNFP

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@takavet1 Caloric Restriction Delays Disease Onset and Mortality in Rhesus Monkeysにある写真を比較するとカロリー制限群の方が若々しく、長生きするのだそうです。 https://t.co/bogtt5T1ot https://t.co/BhMJc7nvbI

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Source: Colman, R. J. et al. Caloric restriction delays disease onset and mortality in rhesus monkeys. Science 325, 201–204 (2009).

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