Could a drug that mimics a zero-carb diet help us live longer, healthier lives?
by Ian Sample Science editor from on (#318RM)
Researchers hope to develop a medication that mimics a diet stripped of carbohydrate, after two studies showed clear benefits in mice
A drug that mimics a zero-carbohydrate diet could help people live longer, healthier lives and have better memories in old age, US researchers claim.
Scientists hope to develop a medication after two independent studies showed that mice fed on a diet stripped of all carbohydrate lived longer and performed better on a range of physical and mental tasks than those that had regular meals.