Mechanisms of action of compounds that mimic beneficial effects of calorie restriction such as lifespan extension: Is taurine a promising candidate?

More than 80 years ago, McCay and colleagues first reported that limiting the amount of food provided to experimental animals (i.e. calorie restriction or CR) prolongs their lifespan and suppresses the onset and progression of various age-related diseases. Today, CR remains the most reliable method...

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Main Authors: Shoko Nishizono, Zi Wang, Yukari Watanabe, Yoshihisa Ohata, Takuya Chiba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japanese Society of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine 2017-07-01
Series:Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpfsm/6/4/6_201/_pdf/-char/en