English | 2023 | EPUB, Converted PDF | 18 MB
Michael Greger, 1250796334, 1250796326, 9781250796332, 9781250796325, 978-1250796332, 978-1250796325
Uncover the evidence-based science to slowing the effects of aging, from
the New York Times bestselling author of the How Not to Die series
When
Dr. Michael Greger, founder of NutritionFacts.org, dove into the top
peer-reviewed anti-aging medical research, he realized that diet could
regulate every one of the most promising strategies for combating the
effects of aging. We don’t need Big Pharma to keep us feeling young―we
already have the tools. In How Not to Age, the internationally renowned
physician and nutritionist breaks down the science of aging and
chronic illness and explains how to help avoid the diseases most
commonly encountered in our journeys through life.
Physicians
have long treated aging as a malady, but getting older does not have to
mean getting sicker. There are eleven pathways for aging in our
bodies’ cells and we can disrupt each of them. Processes like
autophagy, the upcycling of unusable junk, can be boosted with
spermidine, a compound found in tempeh, mushrooms, and wheat germ.
Senescent “zombie” cells that spew inflammation and are linked to many
age-related diseases may be cleared in part with quercetin-rich foods
like onions, apples, and kale. And we can combat effects of aging
without breaking the bank. Why spend a small fortune on vitamin C and
nicotinamide facial serums when you can make your own for up to 2,000
times cheaper?
Inspired by the dietary and lifestyle patterns of
centenarians and residents of “blue zone” regions where people live
the longest, Dr. Greger presents simple, accessible, and evidence-based
methods to preserve the body functions that keep you feeling youthful,
both physically and mentally. Brimming with expertise and actionable
takeaways, How Not to Age lays out practical strategies for achieving
ultimate longevity.
