The Claim
The degree of fatty acid saturation in biological tissues influences longevity, such that higher levels of saturation are associated with increased lifespan in the context of caloric restriction.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
If you eat less food, having more saturated fats in your body might help you live longer.
See the scientific wording
The degree of fatty acid saturation in biological tissues is a determinant of longevity, with higher saturation associated with increased lifespan under caloric restriction.
What the research says
2 studiesStudy: The Influence of Dietary Fat Source on Life Span in Calorie Restricted Mice.
The study found that mice on a low-calorie diet lived longer when they ate more saturated fats (like lard) instead of unsaturated fats (like in fish or soybean oil), which supports the idea that saturated fats help extend life in calorie-restricted conditions.
Mice on a low-calorie diet lived longer when their fat came from lard (like bacon fat) instead of vegetable or fish oils, because lard has more 'saturated' fat. This matches the idea that more saturated fat can help extend life when eating less.
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