High-frequency feeding

High-frequency feeding shortens lifespan in killifish.

“females subjected to high-frequency automated feeding showed reduced longevity, particularly with high-calorie diets.”

Animalsparticularly with high-calorie dietsfemales

Sex-specific effects of automated feeding on lifespan and reproduction in Nothobranchius furzeri · Frontiers in aging · 14 Sep 2026

High-frequency feeding has no effect on lifespan in killifish.

“while male lifespan remained unaffected by feeding regimen or diet, females subjected to high-frequency automated feeding showed reduced longevity”

Animalsmales

Sex-specific effects of automated feeding on lifespan and reproduction in Nothobranchius furzeri · Frontiers in aging · 14 Sep 2026

High-frequency feeding increases body weight in killifish.

“A continuous diet of 24-36 feedings per day increased fish growth in weight but not in length compared to a standard twice-daily regimen.”

Animalscompared to a standard twice-daily regimencontinuous diet of 24-36 feedings per day24-36 feedings per day

Sex-specific effects of automated feeding on lifespan and reproduction in Nothobranchius furzeri · Frontiers in aging · 14 Sep 2026