Mice live longer on high carb and low protein diet

Scimex: An Australian-led study has shown, for the first time in mammals, the diets that contribute to longevity and reproductive success in mice. The researchers found that while a strict high carbohydrate and low protein diet achieved greater longevity, diets that helped reproductive success varied in their protein and carbohydrate ratios; with a healthy sperm count requiring equal amounts of protein and carbs, and an optimal reproductive cycle achieved on a higher carb diet in female mice.