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Fasting-Mimicking Diet Shown to Reverse Biological Age by 2.5 Years

A recent study reveals that adhering to a fasting-mimicking diet for five days a month can significantly reduce biological age and improve health markers.

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“This study shows for the first time evidence for biological age reduction from two different clinical trials, accompanied by evidence of rejuvenation of metabolic and immune function,” Longo said. Credit: Neuroscience News
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Overview

  • The University of Southern California developed a fasting-mimicking diet that requires only five days of adherence per month, reversing biological age by an average of 2.5 years.
  • Participants in the study showed improvements in immune system function, reduced signs of aging, and decreased risk factors for several diseases.
  • The diet is high in unsaturated fats and low in calories, protein, and carbohydrates, designed to mimic the effects of a water-only fast while providing necessary nutrients.
  • Clinical trials demonstrated benefits such as lower diabetes risk factors, reduced liver fat, and a more youthful immune system.
  • The fasting-mimicking diet offers a short-term, periodic dietary intervention that could help individuals lessen disease risk and improve overall health without extensive lifestyle changes.