News tagged with low protein diet

Alzheimer's researchers find high protein diet shrinks brain

One of the many reasons to pick a low-calorie, low-fat diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and fish is that a host of epidemiological studies have suggested that such a diet may delay the onset or slow the progression of Alzheimer's ...

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Oct 20, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (16) | comments 4

'Anti-Atkins' low protein diet extends lifespan in flies

Flies fed an "anti-Atkins" low protein diet live longer because their mitochondria function better. The research, done at the Buck Institute for Age Research, shows that the molecular mechanisms responsible for the lifespan ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Oct 01, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Low-carb diets linked to atherosclerosis and impaired blood vessel growth

(PhysOrg.com) -- Even as low-carbohydrate/high-protein diets have proven successful at helping individuals rapidly lose weight, little is known about the diets' long-term effects on vascular health.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Aug 24, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (5) | comments 4