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research shows that calorie restriction
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can increase lifespan in animals and
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could potentially work for humans too
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when you eat less your body shifts into
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a survival mode slowing down processes
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that lead to aging and disease
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essentially eating less reduces the
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stress on your cells which makes them
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more resilient over time but it may come
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at a cost some of these studies show it
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can lead to reduced muscle mass lower
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energy levels and even decrease immune
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function Ensure it could make you
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physically weaker so should we all start
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eating less food to live longer maybe
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but it's all about balance scientists
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say a healthy lifestyle rather than
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extreme restriction might be the best