Comment Comment by tomp “Intermittent fasting and/or caloric restriction extends mice lifespan.” is quite old news.The reason mice are used in labs isn’t because they’re a good model of humans, but because they’re easy to bread and have short lifespans.Studies of caloric restriction in monkeys didn’t cause lifespan extension, casting doubt on its effect in humans.Peter Attia (best source of longevity science) wrote about this 5 years ago.https://peterattiamd.com/calorie-restriction-part-iia-monkey... parent tomp 2 years ago
The reason mice are used in labs isn’t because they’re a good model of humans, but because they’re easy to bread and have short lifespans.
Studies of caloric restriction in monkeys didn’t cause lifespan extension, casting doubt on its effect in humans.
Peter Attia (best source of longevity science) wrote about this 5 years ago.
https://peterattiamd.com/calorie-restriction-part-iia-monkey...