Mice were used in this study, and no mice read this newsletter as far as I know, but their increased lifespan is still quite impressive, and suggestive. Mice whose food intake was reduced by 40% but whose diet included fish oil lived nearly 300% longer than mice who ate as much as they wanted and used omega-6 oils, like corn oil.

It is also interesting to note that calorie restriction has a more powerful influence than adding fish oils, which alone only increased lifespan expectancy by 40%. As may of you know, I am a major advocate of fish oil and omega-3 fats, but I am truly amazed at the profound effect of calorie restriction. If one adds calorie restriction to the mice already eating fish oil, their lifespan increased from 40% all the way up to 265%, a nearly six-fold increase.

I do believe that eating less is likely to be healthier for us in the long run. This is largely related to reductions in insulin levels, the major accelerant of aging.

Controlled energy restriction is the only regimen that has been shown in the laboratory to increase lifespan, and therefore may be the foundational requirement for proper diet.

This is one of the reasons why the juicing program works so well. It provides a relatively low calorie, dense nutrition that does not raise insulin levels. Another great whole food option is Living Fuel, which provides dense nutrition with low calories and a minimal insulin response, and is very convenient for those who are often on the go.

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