Ageless face, ageless mind: erase wrinkles and rejuvenate the brain

368 Pages·2007·1.083 MB·English

by  Perricone, Nicholas

Nicholas Perricone, M.D.
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BALLANTINE BOOKS
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ICHOLAS ERRICONE
Ageless Face,
Ageless Mind
Erase Wrinkles and
Rejuvenate the Brain
No book can replace the diagnostic expertise and medical advice of a trusted physi-
cian. Please be certain to consult your doctor before making any decisions that affect
your health, particularly if you suffer from any medical condition or have any symp-
tom that may require treatment.
Copyright © 2007 by Nicholas V. Perricone, M.D.
All rights reserved.
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library of congress cataloging-in-publication data
Perricone, Nicholas.
Ageless face, ageless mind : erase wrinkles and
rejuvenate the brain / Nicholas Perricone.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
eISBN: 978-0-345-50235-3
1. Longevity. 2. Glycation. 3. Glycoconjugates—Toxicology. I. Title.
RA776.75.P474 2008
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Acknowledgments
Anne Sellaro again deserves star billing in these acknowledgments.
Anne’s untiring enthusiasm, hard work, creativity, and vision as friend,
agent, producer, and collaborator continue to help me share my message
and mission with millions of people worldwide.
I would like to extend a warm thank you to the great many friends and
colleagues who have generously assisted me including Caroline Sutton,
Gina Centrello, Libby McGuire, Tom Perry, Kim Hovey, Brian McLendon,
Rachel Bernstein, Cindy Murray, Lisa Barnes, Christina Duffy, and the
entire team at Ballantine including their outstanding sales force.
To my many friends and colleagues for their ongoing dedication and
support:
David Vigliano and the team at Vigliano Associates
Tony Tiano, Lennlee Keep, Eli Brown and team at Santa Fe Productions
The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS-TV)
Harry G. Preuss, M.D., M.A.C.N., C.N.S.
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Department of Dermatology Henry Ford Hospital
The team at the NV Perricone M.D. Flagship Store
The team at NV Perricone M.D. Ltd.
Ken Starr
Johnna Schlosser
Maria La Rosa
Dana Bledsoe
vii Acknowledgments
Edward Magnotti
Craig Weatherby
Sharyn Kolberg
Chim Potini
Mahnaz Badamchian
Terence Sellaro
Randy Hartnell and the team at Vital Choice
Our retail partners Sephora, Nordstom, Neiman Marcus,
Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Henri Bendel, Belk & Parisian
Bob Terry, Ph.D. and Judy Brown at Green Foods
Amy Weitz at InterHealth Nutraceuticals, Inc.
My parents
My children, daughter Caitie, sons Jeffrey, Nicholas, daughter-in-law
Paige, and grandson Nicholas Perricone III
My brother and sisters, Jimmy, Laura, Barbara, and June
Contents
Introduction x
PART ONE: THE SECRET OF THE AGEs 1
1. Understanding Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) 3
2. Finding the AGEs in Your Food 14
PART TWO: FOOD THAT FIGHTS AGEs 23
3. The Anti-AGEs Diet 25
4.The Guide to Anti-AGEs Shopping, Cooking, and Preparation 60
PART THREE: NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS
TO REVERSE AGEs 93
5. The ABCs of Anti-AGEs Supplements 95
6.The Carnosine Breakthrough 122
7. The Newest Anti-Glycating Agents: CoQ-10, Glutathione,
Pyridoxamine, Pycnogenol®, and Resveratrol 139
ix Contents
PART FOUR:
ANTI-AGE STRATEGIES FOR THE SKIN 175
8. Seven Threats to Youthful Skin 177
9. Topical Treatments to Reverse AGEs in the Skin 221
PART FIVE: THE ANTI-AGEs LIFESTYLE 241
10. Reversing AGE-Related Decline with Exercise 243
11. AGE-less Recipes 282
Resources 327
Index 347