Reducing folate intake as you age may lead to a healthier metabolism and body weight—if you’re a mouse, at least.
In a July study published in Life Science Alliance, a folate- and choline-restricted diet increased metabolic rates in middle-aged male mice. In females, the diet resulted in better “metabolic plasticity,” or the flexibility to switch between burning carbohydrates and fat for energy. All the mice maintained their weight and body composition better than the group consuming normal folate levels.
