Are dietary carbohydrates the key to a long, healthy life? Determining the impact of dietary carbohydrate composition on lifespan and late-life health. [ 2017 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Jibran Wali (Principal investigator)

Brief description The disease burden associated with old age constitutes a major health challenge and the impact of nutrition on ageing is well established. It has recently been shown that a diet high in carbohydrates and low in proteins leads to increased lifespan and improved metabolic health. The aim of this project is to determine if these advantages are dependent on the type of carbohydrates consumed. This study will reveal the composition of diets that lead to longer and healthier life.

Funding Amount $318,768.00

Funding Scheme Early Career Fellowships

Notes Peter Doherty Biomedical ECF