"Fasting-like Diet Reduces Disease Risk and Biological Age: Study"
A study led by USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology suggests that a fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) can reduce signs of immune system aging, insulin resistance, and liver fat in humans, resulting in a lower biological age. The FMD, which involves cycles of a five-day diet high in unsaturated fats and low in overall calories, protein, and carbohydrates, has been linked to various health benefits, including reduced disease risk factors and a more youthful immune system. The study's findings support the potential of FMD as a feasible dietary intervention to improve health without extensive lifestyle changes.