Monday, January 04, 2010

Secret of a healthy old age may lie in right balance of proteins - Times Online

Secret of a healthy old age may lie in right balance of proteins - Times Online
"They found that an amino acid called methionine had a particularly significant effect. When this was added to a low-calorie diet, the result was increased lifespan without decreased fertility. A reduced methionine intake in an otherwise full diet also had a similar effect.

"Methionine is found at high levels in foods such as sesame seeds, Brazil nuts, wheat germ, fish and meat."