> Weight loss and metabolic improvements do not explain the longevity benefits of severe dietary restrictions. The overlooked word is "Severe". These studies

> Weight loss and metabolic improvements do not explain the longevity benefits of severe dietary restrictions. The overlooked word is "Severe". These studies either restrict a lot of calories (40% for one study in the article), or are fasting for long periods of time for the animal; Mice start dying without food after 2 days - you aren't going to see the same effect in humans by skipping breakfast.