Benefits of calorie restriction on par with balancing protein and carb intake in mice

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Cutting calories through dietary restriction has been shown to lower cholesterol, improve insulin sensitivity, and even prolong life in mammals. Now, new research publishing on May 28th in Cell Reports shows that, at least in mice, low protein, high carbohydrate diets can provide benefits similar to those obtained with calorie restriction.
SOURCE: Medical Xpress – Medical research News – Read entire story here.

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