How Not to Age by Michael Greger

How Not to Age by Michael Greger

Instant New York Times Bestseller

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.

Michael Greger, MD, is a physician, New York Times bestselling book, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. He is a founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. He's given talks at the Conference on Global Affairs, testified in front of Congress, and was called as an expert witness in Oprah Winfrey's beef slander trial. Dr. Greger received the ACLM Lifestyle Medicine Trailblazer Award in 2017. He is a Tufts University School of Medicine and Cornell University School of Agriculture graduate. His debut book, How Not to Die, became a New York Times Best Seller almost immediately.

At NutritionFacts.org, he has videos on more than 2,000 health subjects, with new videos and articles being added every day. He donates all of the earnings from his books, DVDs, and speaking engagements to charity.