The extreme nature of a DCR diet makes it very difficult to maintain in humans and requires considerable dietary knowledge and some medical consultation to practice safely. Therefore, it would be very desirable, aside from the controversial issue of lifespan extension, to achieve DCR health benefits by less extreme measures without draconian denial of food. Fortunately, many of the actions of DCR on chronic inflammation and associated biomarkers and diseases can be achieved with a diet rich in phytonutrients.
Like DCR or a Blue Zone regimen, a diet high in phytonutrients reduces inflammatory biomarkers, yields health benefits and lowers incidence of disease. Independent studies of persons who practice DCR or cultures on a Blue Zone regimen reflect both the positive health effects and the loss of this protection upon switching to a "fast food" diet.
The DCR is a Proven Dietary Panacea
A Panacea must, by definition, prevent or treat a broad spectrum of diseases and maintain health and promote longevity. Animals and humans on DCR display lean body mass, lower levels of inflammatory biomarkers associated with injury, disease and aging. Experimental animals further experience greatly delayed onset of the diseases associated with aging and routinely achieve life span equivalent to 120 – 150 human years.
ImmuneACCORD phytotherapy research helps explain the paradox of phytonutrients in Blue Zone diet and the Panacea of DCR. |
