People who eat fewer calories for many years have more of a protein called beclin-1 in their muscles, which helps start the process of cleaning up damaged cell parts.

Scientific Claim

Long-term calorie restriction in humans is associated with higher levels of beclin-1 protein and mRNA in skeletal muscle compared to control groups, indicating enhanced autophagy initiation.

Original Statement

“HSP70, Grp78, beclin-1, and LC3 mRNA and/or protein levels were higher in the skeletal muscle of the CR group compared to controls.”

From study:Long-Term Calorie Restriction Enhances Cellular Quality-Control Processes in Human Skeletal Muscle.

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

association

Can only show association/correlation

Assessment Explanation

The study is observational and only shows association, so 'associated with' is appropriate. The claim correctly states the finding without implying causation.

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

Long-Term Calorie Restriction Enhances Cellular Quality-Control Processes in Human Skeletal Muscle.

Cross-Sectional Study

Human

Contradicting (0)

No contradicting evidence found

Source Study

Long-Term Calorie Restriction Enhances Cellular Quality-Control Processes in Human Skeletal Muscle.

Score: 37

DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2015.12.042

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