About the author
Valter Longo is an Italian ageing researcher, professor of gerontology and biological sciences and director of the USC Longevity Institute. His work examines nutrition, metabolism and ageing.
For general audiences, he wrote The Longevity Diet and publishes nutrition resources. Dietary restriction programmes require individual assessment and are not a universal solution.
Known for international editions of The Longevity Diet and his nutrition and ageing research at USC.
Topics
- Nutrition
- Ageing research
- Longevity
Before you decide
These educational resources do not replace medical care. Check the official links for current terms and availability.
Programmes and resources
Book
The Longevity Diet
A book presenting the author’s approach to everyday nutrition and research into diet and longevity.
Information overview
Fasting-Mimicking Program
The author’s overview of a five-day dietary programme designed to mimic aspects of fasting. The page introduces the concept and is not a personalised nutrition plan.
Public recipe collection
Recipes of Longevity
Recipes and meal ideas published on the author’s official website.