A low-carb diet may be key to long life 

Consuming a ketogenic diet which is high fat, low protein, and low carbohydrates may not only help in weight loss, but also increase longevity and improve physical strength, says a recent study.

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According to a study:

• The study, conducted on mice models.
• It showed a 13% increase in median life span for the mice on a high fat versus high carbohydrate diet.
• Experts said,in humans, that would be seven to 10 years.
• But equally important, those mice retained quality of health in later life.
• In addition, the ketogenic diet increased memory and motor function (strength and coordination).
• And prevented an increase in age-related markers of inflammation.
• It also had an impact on the incidence of tumours as well, the researchers said.
• The older mice on the ketogenic diet had a better memory than the younger mice, which is really remarkable, the researchers said.

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Ketogenic diet:

• According to the study,eating a ketogenic diet ramps up the production of the ketone body beta-hydroxybutyrate acid (BHB).
• In addition,which helps improve memory and increases lifespan.
• This study indicates that a ketogenic diet can have a major impact on life.
• And health span without major weight loss or restriction of intake.
• It also opens a new avenue for possible dietary interventions that have an impact on ageing,researchers said.
• For the study, mice were split into three groups: a regular rodent high-carb diet.
• Furthermore,a low carb/high fat diet, and a ketogenic diet (89-90 per cent of total calorie intake).
• The ultimate goal is to find a way for humans to benefit from BHBs without having to go on a restrictive diet, the researchers said.