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== Calorie Restriction Mimetics == | == Calorie Restriction Mimetics == | ||
Even if human studies prove a positive effect of calorie restriction on human life expectancy, the necessary reduction in | Even if human studies prove a positive effect of calorie restriction on human life expectancy, the necessary reduction in food energy intake over the corresponding duration and degree is not practical or desired for the majority of people. | ||
Therefore, so-called '' | Therefore, so-called ''Calorie Restriction Mimetics'' (CR mimetics) are also being researched. The goal of this strategy is to discover compounds that mimic the effects of calorie restriction in the human body, for example by acting on the same metabolic pathways, without the need for actual restriction of food energy intake.{{pmid|24079773}} | ||
However, further studies are required to determine whether calorie restriction mimetics actually have an impact on human life expectancy.{{pmid|17341713}} | However, further studies are required to determine whether calorie restriction mimetics actually have an impact on human life expectancy.{{pmid|17341713}} | ||