New Year’s Eve Tango House Party » Scientists see potential in “ketogenic diet” for aging longevity
Scientists from Gladstones Institutes have unearthed a specific compound that acts as “the body’s major source of energy during exercise or fasting,” says senior investigator Dr. Eric Verdin. This mechanism, known as β-hydroxybutyrate, works by blocking a chemical process that increases oxidative stress on the body’s cells.