Transcript: Examining the Effects of Strict Calorie Restriction

IRA FLATOW
Talk of the Nation (NPR)
04-14-2006
Examining the Effects of Strict Calorie Restriction

Host: IRA FLATOW
Time: 2:00-3:00 PM

IRA FLATOW, host:

This is TALK OF THE NATION/SCIENCE FRIDAY. Im Ira Flatow. A bit later in the hour, well be talking about mercury in fish, but first, studies in animals as diverse as mice, worms, fish, have shown that when they eat a really low- calorie diet, some major illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers, can actually be prevented and the life spans of the animals can be extended. But scientists dont fully understand why this happens and they arent sure if theyd see the same results in people on such a calorie- restrictive diet. But, now ...

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