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A new mouse study demonstrates that simple Dietary Protein Restriction (DPR), without cutting total calories, can fundamentally remodel fat tissue. This intervention significantly reduces markers of cellular senescence and protects against age-related metabolic decline and obesity.
The Discovery:
Researchers found that DPR significantly decreases pro-oncogenic and senescence-related markers in fat tissue. This anti-aging effect is mediated by the metabolic hormone FGF21, which is required to remodel adipose tissue and reduce the burden of aging cells, thereby improving metabolic function and extending healthspan.
The Science:
DPR reduces the expression of canonical senescence markers like Cdkn1a (p21) and the Senescence-Associated Secretory Phenotype (SASP) in white and brown fat depots.
The anti-aging benefits of DPR are completely dependent on the hormone FGF21; mice lacking FGF21 failed to show the reduction in senescence markers.
Mice fed a high-fat, low-protein diet normalized glucose homeostasis to control levels, demonstrating DPR protects against glucose impairment during aging and obesity.
The beneficial effects of DPR were evident even when initiated later in life, protecting against metabolic detriments and suppressing inflammatory pathways.
Your Action:
The study suggests adjusting protein intake is a powerful longevity intervention. Discuss the optimal protein content and source for your diet with a nutritionist. Reducing protein content, even without reducing calories, may be a viable strategy to enhance metabolic health and slow cellular aging.
Bottom Line:
Dietary Protein Restriction, mediated by FGF21, is a powerful intervention to combat cellular senescence and metabolic dysfunction in fat tissue.
Source:
Low protein-induced-FGF-21 signaling remodels adipose tissue on reduced markers of senescence during aging, GeroScience, Jose G. Godoy-Lugo, et al.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11357-025-01853-w
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This newsletter is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.