There is considerable scientific evidence that free radicals can cause oxidative stress contributing to a number of degenerative diseases, cancers and the ageing process. A reduction in dietary intake of food, while maintaining essential micronutrients such as vitamins, has been demonstrated to reduce the incidence of degenerative diseases in laboratory mammals and to increase lifespan in many species. Could this also work in humans? The probable underpinning mechanisms will be discussed.
Professor Michael Moore is a senior scientist employed by the Natural Environment Research Council working in Plymouth Marine Laboratory since 1971. His primary research interests lie in the field of cellular pathology and toxicology, particularly the impact of chemical pollutants on aquatic organisms. he has been seconded to work for the United Nations (UNIDO) in Vienna as a Senior Scientific and Technical Advisor, with responsibility for water management and environmental impacts on sustainable resources and human health. His research has included the role of oxidative stress in ageing processes using marine animals as simple experimental models. He is currently developing computational models, together with other colleagues, to simulate oxidative stress and age-related processes. He has published over 160 scientific papers, book chapters and books.
