the 120 year diet
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120 Year Diet
Intermittent Fasting Nutrient Dense Vital and essential nutritional
cofactors
120 Year Diet
Dr. Walford 1950’s pioneer Under-nutrition without malnutrition Restrict calories 40% (of 2000 cal)
Today
Our current caloric intake has exploded
2,640 cal /day
Calories To Pounds
Varies 3,500
Basic Of Calorie Restriction
Vitamins Minerals Phytonutrients **Notice I didn’t mention cow
sandwhich
P
Range
40-70% Different methods My prefernces
Beneficial Mechanisms
CV effects Decreases HR, BP, LDL, triglycerides
Insulin Improved sensitivity Normalizes glucose levels
Beneficial Mechanisms
Increased protein synthesis Eliminates abnormal Chaperone molecules▪ Synthesis & maintenance of essential
proteins
Beneficial Mechanisms
Cell death (apoptosis) Modulates this process
Improves DNA repair and maintenance Benefits DNA transcription
Beneficial Mechanisms
Reduces oxidative stress Decreases qualitative & quantitative
levels Free radical = wrecking ball loose in your
body
Beneficial Mechanisms
Reduction in body fat mass Decrease visceral fat mass Increase muscle mass
Beneficial Mechanisms
Boosts hormone secretion Improves age related decline:▪ DHEA▪ Growth hormone
Beneficial Mechanisms
Improved brain function Memory Mood Cognition
Beneficial Mechanisms
Enhanced engagement in activity Growth factor stimulation
BDNF
Beneficial Mechanisms
WEIGHT LOSS
Calorie Restriction Mimetics
Simulate calorie restriction effects Examples:
Metformin Resveratrol Carnosine Avocado ALA Acetyl-L-Carnitine
Longevity
120 year diet What is the threshold ?125 or
beyond Epigenetics Nutrigenomics
