Low-Protein Diets for Longevity: Benefits, Risks, and Scientific Evidence

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21454710/ We often hear that calorie restriction is the secret to a longer life, and many experts point to rodent studies as proof. These studies do seem impressive at first glance, showing significant lifespan extension in animals fed fewer calories. But what is almost never discussed is the fundamental metabolic difference between rodents and humans. We are not scaled-up rodents, and our mitochondrial metabolism tells a different story. In rodents, calorie restr