Breathing Less Oxygen: The Key to a Longer Life?
Reduced oxygen intake, or "oxygen restriction," has been linked to extended lifespan in lab mice, according to a study by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital. Mice in an oxygen-restricted environment lived about 50% longer than those in normal oxygen levels and experienced delayed onset of aging-associated neurological deficits. The study did not establish the exact mechanism through which oxygen restriction prolongs lifespan, but the findings support the anti-aging potential of oxygen restriction in mammals, including humans.
