Discussions related to Sirtuins, SiRT1 Research, Resveratrol, Anti Aging, and reviews of Current Studies. Is Resveratrol the best activator of SiRT1? Let's find out!
With big name Doctors willing to support more natural approaches to health it's only a matter of time before we become a healthier, more informed society. There is definitely a place for both traditional medicine and natural medicine to work together. Over the next few years we will begin to see more "Integrative Medical Practices" opening across the country, and even the rest of the world.
The reality is, "Who doesn't want to live longer and be healthy while you do it?" For a long time anti-aging treatments that focused on cellular health, like telomere lengthening therapies, were only available to the wealthy. Now as more and more companies dive into this field the costs are beginning to come down and be more realistic for people across the globe.
I thought everyone would enjoy this video which provides a simple explanation as to how Calorie Restriction and Sirtuins are related. Guests included in this video are Dr. Leonard Guarente, David Sinclair, and Cynthia Kenyon, all of whom are well known in the world of Sirtuin research.
Some of the original studies regarding SIRT1 have to do with how a "calorie restrictive diet" enabled the activation of SiRT1. Calorie restriction is a controversial diet that often comes under scrutiny by dietitians and medical professionals alike. On the other hand there are also many professionals who support the diet.
As I did the first time I heard of calorie restriction it sounded to me like a starvation diet. How could that be healthy I asked my self? To answer that question I had to do some research because without it I would just be jumping to an uneducated conclusion. What I learned was eye opening and I was able to see why both sides would argue it was healthy or not. I'll share with you my opinion at the end of the post.
Calorie Restriction is a lifestyle diet where you in-take less calories then your body is currently accustomed to. Usually the amount of calories per day is approximately 20% less then your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). For more information on calculating BMR check out this post on the "My Resveratrol Experience" web site. There is more to it then just cutting out some calories. The idea is to eat the appropriate foods and consume the appropriate vitamins and nutrients your body needs.
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