Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Increased Metabolic Rate May Lead to Accelerated Aging
From Endocrine Society
A recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM) found that higher metabolic rates predict early natural mortality, indicating that higher energy turnover may accelerate aging in humans.
“We found that higher endogenous metabolic rate, that is how much energy the body uses for normal body functions, is a risk factor for earlier mortality,” said Reiner Jumpertz, MD, of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases in Phoenix.
“It is important to note that these data do not apply to exercise-related energy expenditure,” added Jumpertz.
So, what exactly does this mean for how we live our lives? It suggests that diet has a significant impact on longevity.
“The results of this study may help us understand some of the underlying mechanisms of human aging and indicate why reductions in metabolic rate, for instance via low calorie diets, appear to be beneficial for human health,” said Jumpertz.
Read the full article here.
RSS