Methionine/Cysteine restriction increases longetivity AND energy expenditure

[A Former User]

@Mauritio heh

[alfredoolivas]

Great thread @Mauritio, I read through the whole thread - bravo to you and the others that contributed

[Mauritio]

@Mauritio said in Methionine/Cysteine restriction increases longetivity AND energy expenditure:

Another interesting fun fact is that the high carb diet increased the concentration of palmitoleic acid by almost 150%. Its interesting that when the body makes new fat that it is a pro-metabolic MUFA. Palmitoelic acid is contained in macadamia nuts a lot.

"Diabetes induced a decrease of monounsaturated fatty acids and particularly palmitoleic acid in all studied tissues: liver,
aorta, plasma."
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/095528639500026V

[Mauritio]

On this website they offer a chart with methionine levels of all kinds of foods.

Apparently people in need of it, can also order methioniase.

Also lots of studies on methionine and cancer .

If someone wants to support real cancer research, thats the way to go.

https://howtostarvecancernaturally.com/

[DavidPS]

@Mauritio - Thanks of for the info and the chart. Here is the chart that I use; it is less precise but it gets the job done,

I revisited Dr. Peat's thoughts on lowering methionine. The approach that I like is to focus on dietary restrictions. Lower sulfur containing amino acids (methionine, cysteine) and higher amounts of gelatin/glycine.

Peatbot.com: To lower methionine intake, you can focus on dietary strategies that reduce the consumption of foods high in methionine. Methionine is an amino acid found in high-protein foods, particularly in muscle meats. Here are some approaches to consider:

1. Reduce High-Protein Foods: Limit the intake of foods that are high in methionine, such as muscle meats. Instead, focus on consuming proteins that are lower in methionine.

2. Incorporate Gelatin: Gelatin is a protein source that is free of the pro-aging amino acids like methionine. Including gelatin in your diet can help balance the intake of amino acids.

3. Balance with Other Protein Sources: Consider consuming proteins from the whole animal, including connective tissues, which provide a more balanced amino acid profile compared to muscle meats alone.

4. Increase Plant-Based Proteins: Plant-based proteins generally have lower methionine content compared to animal-based proteins. Incorporating more plant-based foods can help reduce methionine intake.

5. Methionine Restriction: Actively restrict methionine intake by being mindful of the protein sources you choose, aiming for those with lower methionine content.

By following these strategies, you can effectively lower methionine intake, which has been associated with increased lifespan in some studies.