Low Caloric Intake Confers Cardiovascular Protection and Improves Functional Capacity Without Affecting Immunological Response in Sedentary Older Adults.

Meiry de Souza Moura-Maia, Boris Brill, Rosa Helena Ramos Paula-Vieira, Nycole Vieira Ramos-Gomes, Dobroslav Melamed, Anamei Silva-Reis, Eduarda Teodora Rachid Wolpp, Naiara Nadia Moreira-Silva, Yanesko Fernandes Bella, Rodolfo P Vieira

Laboratory of Pulmonary and Exercise Immunology, Universidade Evangélica de Goiás (UniEvangélica), Avenida Universitária Km 3,5, Anápolis 75083-515, GO, Brazil. · pubmed

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Abstract

Aging is characterized by a decline in the cardiovascular hemodynamic response, which may be aggravated by undernutrition. However, no study has evaluated whether low caloric intake may affect cardiovascular hemodynamics and its possible relation with functional capacity and immune response in older adults.

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Research summary

The paper investigates the effects of low caloric intake on cardiovascular health and functional capacity in older adults, which is pertinent to longevity research as it addresses factors that may influence aging and age-related decline. However, the findings appear to be more of a solid contribution rather than a groundbreaking advance in the field, as they do not directly tackle the root causes of aging or lifespan extension.

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