Scientists Identify Immune Protein That Could Mimic Anti-Aging Effects of Calorie Restriction
Kristel Tjandra, Yale School of Medicine
Calorie restriction lowers C3, an immune protein tied to aging and inflammation, improving health without requiring weight loss. Cutting calories has long been linked to longer life—but there’s a catch. In animals, dialing back food intake can delay disease and extend lifespan, yet pushing it too far begins to backfire, weakening immunity and disrupting basic [...]