Longest with fewer calories

Apples protect against aging with antioxidants

Few young people to keep calories down. Word of a group of researchers in Gothenburg: a study according to their diet, in which the caloric intake of the food consumed is kept at low levels, is not only good line and helps to keep fit, but also keeps young people Long, as well as slow the onset of diseases such as cancer and diabetes type 2. Better to start early, moreover, to consume fewer calories: Before you start it, and before you fight aging.

The ANTI-ENZYME OLD - Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, studied (http://www.alphagalileo.org/ViewItem.aspx?ItemId=114117&CultureCode=en) the functions of an enzyme, peroxiredoxin 1, which would be the protagonist of slowing the aging process. This enzyme is in fact necessary to reduce the hydrogen peroxide and activate antioxidant functions of cells. And thanks to the antioxidants (known also contained in some foods such as apples, garlic, lots of vegetables) can protect the body from signs of aging as the degeneration of cells and tissues. But with age, the enzyme peroxiredoxin 1 is damaged and thus slows down its functions. But there is a second enzyme, Srx 1, able to go to repair the first, and put it back in operation as well. It would be just calorie restriction to produce this natural repair, thus triggering a process of preservation of tissues and vital functions and counteracting the aging general.

LESS SUGAR, MORE VITAMINS - To trigger this natural way of safeguarding their own health, it is therefore necessary to reduce the total daily caloric intake. Without, however, deprive yourself of nutrients essential to the health of the body. The best way, supports research, is to gradually reduce the intake of sugars and proteins, remembering not to totally deprive and continue to regularly take vitamins and minerals.

CANCER AND DIABETES 2 - The failure of the enzyme peroxiredoxin 1, once damaged, would also lead to the occurrence of some diseases like cancer and type 2 diabetes, which is why it is essential to keep it running long, even through a scheme calorie controlled diet varied. Not only: the peroxiredoxin also would help in the prevention of damages caused by the aggregation of proteins, in turn, responsible for some diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, common in old age.