DALLAS: Findings suggest a calorie-restricted diet over an extended period of time, appears to reduce the onset of chronic conditions as long as adequate protein, vitamin, and mineral intake is maintained.
Calorie restriction (CR) without malnutrition has long been established as an effective intervention in lengthening lifespan in rodents. It is believed CR decreases inflammation, which is believed to protect against age-related diseases.
Despite this knowledge, little is known about the long-term effects of moderate CR with adequate intake of nutrients on inflammatory markers and cell-mediated immune response of healthy adults.