How Not to Age: The Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as You Get Older

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.