Calorie Restriction and Fasting Benefit the Aging Heart

In conclusion, fasting-induced autophagy is beneficial for ensuring cardiac function, preventing disease, and improving longevity. However, additional studies in vivo in animal models of cardiac aging are needed to determine the specific molecular mechanisms involved in normalizing autophagy by fasting. In addition, large-scale studies on humans are needed. Importantly, further in vitro research should be directed toward human cardiac tissues to better understand the molecular mechanisms of fasting-induced autophagy and its beneficial effects on longevity pathways and prevention of cardiovascular disease. Link: https://doi.org/10.4330/wjc.v16.i3.109
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