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Can Cutting Calories Increase Longevity?
 

What is caloric restriction?
 
 

Caloric restriction is an experimental tool, which utilizes "undernutrition without malnutrition." In other words, caloric restriction refers to a diet with between 30-40% fewer calories than is typical, but which contains all the necessary nutrients and vitamins to support life.

 
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