The Claim
Rhesus monkeys subjected to long-term calorie restriction exhibit a 15–30% reduction in metabolic cost of movement compared to control monkeys, indicating lower energy expenditure per unit of physical activity and suggesting improved muscular efficiency.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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Monkeys that eat less over a long time use less energy when they move around, which means their muscles work more efficiently — like a car that gets better gas mileage.
See the scientific wording
Rhesus monkeys on long-term calorie restriction exhibit a significantly lower metabolic cost of movement (by 15–30%) compared to controls, meaning they expend less energy per unit of physical activity, suggesting improved muscular efficiency.
What the research says
1 studyMonkeys that ate less over many years used less energy to move around, meaning their muscles worked more efficiently — like a car that gets better gas mileage after a tune-up.
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