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When male rats ate less food for several months, their testicles showed fewer signs of cell death compared to rats that ate normally. This was measured using a special light test that detects dying cells.
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Effect of Chronic Moderate Caloric Restriction on the Reproductive Function in Aged Male Wistar Rats
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2022 Mar 16The study looked at the same diet restriction in rats and found less cell death in testicles after 6 months, matching the claim, but it didn't last a full year.
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