A Saudi doctor won the award for "Medical Excellence in the field of anti-aging 2019", during the activities of the 14th International Conference on Aesthetic Medicine, Resistance to Aging and Nutrition, held in Cancun, Mexico, and concluded the day before yesterday, and this year Dr. Saad Al-Saqair, a dermatologist consultant, won the award for his study The scientific title "How a low-carb diet can delay the onset of aging symptoms."
Important contribution
The conference chair, Dr. Federico von Gallaot, confirmed that the study presented by Dr. Al-Suqair is an important contribution to non-surgical treatment methods that are used to improve the lives of patients, as the study investigates the benefits of a low-starch diet in relation to changes in metabolism in old age, indicating that the study She explains how a low-carb diet differs from a low-calorie diet, as the former relies on reducing carbohydrates as opposed to preserving the amounts of fats and proteins.
Results
Federico added, the study confirms that eating enough protein while reducing carbohydrate consumption leads to weight loss without losing muscle mass, as this diet stimulates building hormones while controlling appetite. Pre-middle-aged people help them avoid many diseases and problems associated with aging.
This year’s conference activities focused on nutrition and regenerative therapy. Global speakers explained many innovative topics and addressed the latest breakthroughs in this rapidly growing medical field.
