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.
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.
