The Claim

In calorie-restricted C57BL/6J mice, dietary lipid composition influences lifespan, with diets lower in polyunsaturated fatty acids and higher in saturated and monounsaturated fats potentially associated with increased longevity.

Source: The Influence of Dietary Fat Source on Life Span in Calorie Restricted Mice.

What the research says

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In plain English

In mice on a low-calorie diet, the type of fat they eat might affect how long they live — less polyunsaturated fat and more saturated or monounsaturated fat could help them live longer.

See the scientific wording

Dietary lipid composition may influence lifespan in calorie-restricted C57BL/6J mice, with lower proportions of polyunsaturated fatty acids and higher proportions of saturated and monounsaturated fats potentially supporting greater longevity.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: 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, especially when their fat came from lard instead of oils high in polyunsaturated fats. This supports the idea that the type of fat matters for living longer when eating less.

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