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Benefits of restricted diet on brain aging

According to the Portugese researchers, calorie restriction diet (a diet with low calories intake, without malnutrition) can delay aging and increase longevity. Calorie restriction seems to work by increasing the levels of NPY in the hypothalamus, which in turn trigger an increase in autophagy in these neurons, “rejuvenating” them and delaying aging signs., “rejuvenating” them and delaying aging signs.