Can Taking a Pill Slow the Aging Process?
Resveratrol the key to longevity A number of years ago, scientists made an astounding discovery. Research showed that when you reduced the number of calories you consume, while ensuring you maintain good nutrition, you can actually live as much as 10 years longer. [1] This concept is known as ‘caloric restriction,’ which amazingly mitigates the effects of the aging process. Research has discovered that the body actually has its own built-in survival mode, that when calories are short will activate. When this occurs the aging process slows down, rather than what many would have assumed it would speed up. It’s like a type of cellular hibernation. Walter Breuning is the oldest known American ever and he just recently passed away at a whopping age of 114 years. USA Today reported that the reason for his enduring health may have been that he ate only two small meals a day for much of his life. [2]. Some experts believe that Breuning inadvertently benefits from his caloric ...