Potential Pitfalls of Calorie Restriction

How to preserve bone and mass on a low calorie diet.

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This is the follow-up to The Benefits of Calorie Restriction for Longevity (

For more on calorie restriction see:
• The Benefits of Caloric Restriction Without the Actual Restricting (
• Caloric Restriction vs. Animal Protein Restriction (
• Caloric Restriction vs. Plant-Based Diets (

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