From the New York Post: While we typically think of calorie-cutting as an attempt to squeeze into our favorite pair of skinny jeans, it’s worth remembering that scientists think of it in terms of longevity more so than looks.
It’s been known for quite some time that severely reducing calorie intake can extend lifespan — which is why intermittent fasting has become all the rage.
However, even the most disciplined among us would admit that it’s “not sustainable” — which is a fancy way of saying that it sucks.
Now, a new study out of the UK suggests you can have your cake and eat it, too, so to speak.
A massive analysis recently published in the journal Aging Cell revealed that rapamycin — the immunosuppressant drug turned longevity darling — delivers almost the same life‑extension benefits as slashing calories.
“In our new paper, we show that taking the drug rapamycin delivers a lifespan extension benefit very similar to eating less across vertebrates,” announced Dr. Zahida Sultanova, a researcher at the University of East Anglia.
In our new paper, we show that taking the drug rapamycin delivers a lifespan extension benefit very similar to eating less across vertebrates. https://t.co/ZTy4DgR0PY
— Zahida Sultanova (@zahidasultanova) June 19, 2025
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