Scientists have identified a novel mechanism by which a type of
low-carb, low-calorie diet — called a “ketogenic diet” — could
delay the effects of aging: the compound β-hydroxybutyrate
(βOHB), a “ketone body” that is generated during a prolonged
low-calorie or ketogenic
diet.http://www.kurzweilai.net/breakthrough-compound-generated-
by-low-calorie-diet-blocks-effects-of-aging Breakthrough:
compound generated by low carb/low-calorie diet blocks effects
of aging Discovery suggests way to protect cells from damage
caused by oxidative stress December 10, 2012 Scientists at the
Gladstone Institutes have identified a novel mechanism by which
a type of low-carb, low-calorie diet — called a “ketogenic diet”
— could delay the effects of aging: the compound
β-hydroxybutyrate (βOHB), a “ketone body” that is generated
during a prolonged low-calorie or ketogenic diet. Blocking
oxidative stress While ketone bodies such as βOHB can be toxic
when present at very high concentrations in people with diseases
such as Type I diab