CUTTING 30% CALORIES : A KEY TO SLOWER OVARIAN AGING ?

💪 Dear Wonderwomen and Supermen,

The ovaries are among the first human organs to age. This process, which begins well before age-related diseases appear, impacts the entire female physiology through the drop in estrogen levels. A recent study on rhesus macaques, genetically close to us, shows that caloric restriction slows this aging.

Less fibrosis, more follicles, and a younger ovarian structure… what if menopause could be delayed ? Discover how a simple dietary adjustment could preserve the very essence of female fertility. Read to the end and join us in exploring the science of female longevity.

SPOTLIGHT

A study conducted on rhesus macaques reveals that three years of 30% caloric restriction slows ovarian aging. Unlike rodents, macaques have a menstrual cycle similar to humans, making these findings highly relevant. The study highlights increased follicular density, preserved ovarian structure, and reduced age-related fibrosis in females under restriction. However, these benefits were mainly seen in perimenopausal animals, suggesting a critical timing for intervention effectiveness.

The Details :

• Caloric restriction increases follicular density: In perimenopausal monkeys, the ovaries showed a higher density of quiescent and multilayered follicles, indicating ovarian activity closer to that of younger individuals. Other follicle types also showed favorable trends.

• Less ovarian fibrosis with age: Ovarian aging leads to increased fibrosis, as seen through tissue staining. However, calorie-restricted macaques had significantly less fibrous ovaries—a clear sign of slower tissue aging.

• Hyaluronic acid preservation: The loss of this key molecule with age was only significant in the control group. This suggests better preservation of the extracellular matrix in calorie-restricted subjects.

• No effect in young or postmenopausal females: Young and already menopausal females showed no significant benefit, highlighting the importance of intervening at the initial stage of decline—neither too early nor too late.

• A methodology based on histological analysis: The findings rely on histological slides, without biochemical analysis. However, the authors mention metabolic pathways like sirtuins, known for their role in longevity.

Key Takeaway :

This study opens a promising path for preserving female fertility: caloric restriction, if timed right, could significantly slow ovarian aging. While we await more viable options for humans—like intermittent fasting or caloric restriction mimetics—these results enhance our understanding of how diet influences reproductive health. For longevity experts, this is a strong signal: acting at the right time could make all the difference in the fight against reproductive aging.

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❌ HYPE

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