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Sexually Dimorphic Response to Dietary Restriction‐Induced Longevity and Muscle Preservation in Nothobranchius furzeri

Source: Aging Cell • Published: 06 Nov 2026, 04:22

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Aging Cell.

Dietary restriction lengthened lifespan and protected female killifish muscle.

Sexually Dimorphic Response to Dietary Restriction‐Induced Longevity and Muscle Preservation in Nothobranchius furzeri
Key Takeaways
  • Dietary restriction increased median lifespan in female fish.
  • Restricted females maintained better muscle strength and fiber integrity.
  • Sex-specific physiology showed differing outcomes, causality remains unproven.
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