Low protein/high carb diet improves longevity and brain health in mice say researchers

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November 22 2018 - 12:30am
HIGH CARB DIET: Mice fed a low protein/high carb diet have better health and brain ageing say researchers.
HIGH CARB DIET: Mice fed a low protein/high carb diet have better health and brain ageing say researchers.

A LOW-PROTEIN high-carbohydrate diet may be the key to a long life and, in particular, a healthy brain  according to an Australian study. 

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Eileen Wood

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