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Calorie Restriction
CALORIE RESTRICTION HAS A POSITIVE EFFECT ON THE MITOCHONDRIA FUNCTION – (08-13-07)
James Bogash
Calorie restriction up-regulates the plasma membrane redox system in brain cells and suppresses oxidative stress during aging.
Calorie restriction has a definite, positive effect on the functioning of mitochondria.
This study adds to our understanding, and finds that CR also helps to increase the efficiency of the enzymes in the cell well of neurons that recycle antioxidants such as CoQ10 and Vit E. CR or alternate day CR needs to be a tool in the treatment box of neurodegenerative disorders such as epilepsy, Alzheimer’s and Parkinsons.
