It is well established that caloric restriction can extend lifespan and delay the onset of age-related diseases.1 Autophagy, an evolutionarily conserved cellular mechanism for the degradation of damaged proteins and organelles, is induced as a response to caloric restriction and acts to recycle damaged molecular components in order to provide fuel and recycled structural materials for the cell. By enabling autophagy the cell can maintain its energy needs during a period of low supply and, at the same time, rid itself of accumulated molecular debris that can compromise future cellular function. Over the last decade we have learned that the health advantages and extension of lifespan associated with caloric restriction can also be influenced by specific dietary factors.
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