The most significant studies on increased life span were conducted by Professor Berger in France (77) and by Richard Hochschild of Corona del Mar, California(78). They undertook independent studies. Their results demonstrated that male animals lived almost 30% longer than the controls. Interestingly, extension of lifespan in the females was much less. Dr. Aslan`s longitudinal studies showed a reduction in mortality rate in humans as well. (79)

It is important to remember that the human form has a limited lifespan potential. Only so many generations of body cells can be reproduced. The human system is designed to survive approximately 120 years. After that, the cells rapidly lose their reproductive capacity. To whatever extent someone lives less than this may be the result of stress, accidents or poor overall health management.

Dr. Aslan did not claim that her work makes possible the extension of life beyond this limit, She rather believed that it may be possible for people to "die young" but at an advanced age. The goal is to reach an extended age without the degenerative problems, which too often detract from the quality of life.