Health Less proteins, more carbohydrates for increased lifespan

A diet with more carbohydrates can lead to a longer life
Carbohydrates have been frequently demonized in recent years. Often it was not recommended to consume a lot of carbohydrates, for example, to lose some weight. Researchers have now discovered that carbohydrates have a very positive effect on our health. A carbohydrate diet low in protein can extend our life expectancy.

Researchers at the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Center found in their study that a diet rich in carbohydrates can prolong our lives. So carbohydrates could be a kind of fountain of youth for us humans. The physicians published the results of their study in the journal "Cell Metabolism".

Many people today avoid a diet high in carbohydrates. However, physicians have found that a high carbohydrate diet improves life expectancy and quality of life in old age. (Image: bit24 / fotolia.com)

Our diet affects life expectancy
If you want to live longer, you may want to change your diet. A diet with more carbohydrates and fewer proteins will improve our life expectancy. Researchers at the University of Sydney recommend such a diet because it leads to a longer life and may even help fight obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Diet can stimulate the so-called fountain of youth hormone FGF21
An appropriate diet stimulates the production of the hormone Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 (FGF21). This hormone is also called a so-called fountain of youth hormone, which is mainly produced in the liver, explain the researchers.

Health effects of FGF21
Previous research had already shown that FGF21 is strongly influenced by diet. High levels of this hormone play a major role in curbing appetite, reducing metabolism, improving the immune system and insulin production, the authors explain.

Researchers advise a diet rich in carbohydrates
Despite the current popularity of a diet high in protein, researchers suggest the exact opposite. A diet high in carbohydrates and low in protein is beneficial to the health of later life and increases our longevity, say the experts.

Mice with high FGF21 levels lived longer
A diet low in protein and high in carbohydrates leads to the most effective increase in the hormone FGF21 in mice. Samantha Solon bid. Mice with elevated FGF21 levels lived much longer, adds the physician. This finding contradicts the widespread belief that reducing carbohydrates is best for overall health.

Study results may improve current dietary guidelines
The hormone FGF21 reacts in humans in the same way as in mice. The data from the research could therefore be used to improve current nutritional guidelines, explain the doctors. Thus, the maximum metabolic effect of the hormone can be produced. Of course, FGF21 can also be increased with the help of medication. However, the new results have shown that, alternatively, a change in diet can increase the level of the hormone, say the scientists.

Carbohydrates can affect health aspects later in life
We should reconsider the general aversion to carbohydrates. This has been widespread in the last 20 or 30 years, says dr. Solon Biet. However, the results of the latest research make it clear that low protein consumption and high levels of carbohydrate positively affect some aspects of health later in life. (As)