The article is not entirely accurate. There are numerous claims that are easily refuted.
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- ericmDec 29, 2011, 3:21 PM0 points
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- ericmDec 4, 2011, 3:09 PM1 point
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I’ll be doing this—might as well put my notes to use.
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The central point of that review? No, I don’t think so. It is apparent from the ongoing rhesus monkey study that the calorie-restricted animals are much healthier and suffer fewer age-related frailties than the ad-libs.
Regarding CR showing up among blue zones or among the world’s oldest people, I think the Okinawans are a fine example of mild-moderate CR in practice.