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Dr. Nicholas Perricone is a popular guest on American television,
appearing on the Today Show, Oprah, Larry King, 20/20, Good Morning
America, The View, CNN, Fox, Extra, Good Day New York, Access Hollywood
as well as many other news and lifestyle broadcasts. He has been
featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Vogue, Harper’s
Bazaar, W, Forbes, People, WWD, USA Today and a host of other major
magazines and newspapers around the globe. Vogue named Dr. Perricone
one of the best dermatologists in the U.S. in 2001 - and the opening
of the Perricone Flagship store on Madison Avenue (NYC) was named
one of the ‘Top Ten Beauty Stories’ by WWD in 2005. In
addition, he is a frequent keynote speaker on the medical and business
lecture circuit.
Dr. Nicholas Perricone’s decades of research have shown that
the “Inflammation-Aging Connection” is the single greatest
precipitator of aging. This cellular-level inflammation triggers
free radicals which damage cells and may be caused by poor diet,
environmental stresses, a weak immune system, ultraviolet light
exposure and stress.
Applying his extensive anti-aging knowledge and research, Dr. Perricone
has developed a holistic, three-tiered approach to reduce and prevent
this type of inflammation—with the overall goal of maintaining
good health and beautiful skin.
The Perricone Prescription for Anti-Aging Inflammation-Aging
Connection
Dr. Nicholas Perricone’s decades of research has shown that
The Inflammation-Aging Connection is the single greatest precipitator
of aging and age-related diseases such as heart disease, diabetes,
Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, certain forms of cancer, and
wrinkled, sagging skin.
This inflammation is sub-clinical (invisible to the eye) and takes
place on a cellular level. It does its damage by triggering free
radicals, which accelerate aging by damaging cells. This inflammation
may be caused by:
a. Eating a pro-inflammatory diet (i.e., high glycemic carbohydrates)
b. Environmental stressors
c. Weakened immune system
d. Excess exposure to ultraviolet light
e. Hormonal changes
f. Stress
Dr. Perricone’s research has demonstrated that we can control
inflammation in our bodies by following a Three-Tiered Program
designed to carefully control our blood sugar and insulin levels.
To do so we must avoid foods that provoke a “glycemic”
response in the body, i.e. cause a rapid rise in blood sugar–
this is the key to health, longevity, mental clarity, well-being
and beautiful youthful skin.
Foods that are pro-inflammatory, such as all forms of sugar, processed
foods, pasta, breads, pastry, baked goods, and snack foods such
as rice and corn cakes, chips, pretzels, etc., cause a highly destructive
pro-inflammatory response in our bodies. The result? Acceleration
of the aging process of all organ systems in our body, including
the skin, causing an increased risk of degenerative disease and
inflexible, wrinkled, sagging skin.
Tier One - The Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Dr. Perricone’s anti-inflammatory diet is the cornerstone
of the Perricone Program. It consists of the following components:
- high-quality protein, like that found in fish, shellfish, poultry
and tofu;
- low-glycemic (will not provoke a glycemic response when consumed
in moderation) carbohydrates including colorful fresh fruits and
vegetables and whole grains such as old-fashioned oatmeal, legumes
such as beans and lentils;
- healthy fats, such as those found in cold water fish (especially
wild Alaskan salmon, halibut, sardines, herring, anchovies, etc.),
nuts, seeds, and olive oil
- 8 -10 glasses of pure spring water per day.
- Anti-oxidant rich beverages such as green tea
These foods and beverages act as natural anti-inflammatories and
help to maintain normal levels of insulin and blood sugar.
The incomparable health and beauty benefits of Dr. Perricone’s
anti-inflammatory diet are visible in just three days.
Tier Two - Nutritional Supplements
Dr. Perricone recommends a variety of unique nutritional supplements
in addition to the complete spectrum of vitamins and minerals recommended
by nutrition experts world-wide, (B-complex, Vitamin E, Calcium-magnesium,
etc.). His research has shown that nutrients that possess anti-oxidant
properties act as natural anti-inflammatories. This is important
because anti-oxidants are Nature’s anti-inflammatories. Designed
to work synergistically to enhance the benefits of the anti-inflammatory
diet, these nutrients offer anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, fat metabolizing,
and peptide boosting benefits and help prevent and reverse oxidative
damage on a cellular level, of critical importance as we age.
Active ingredients recommended by Dr. Perricone include:
- Alpha Lipoic Acid
- Vitamin C Ester
- DMAE (Dimethyl Amino Ethanol)
- Coenzyme Q-10
- Conjugated Linoleic Acid
- GLA
- L-Carnitine Fumerate
- N-Acetyl Carnitine
- L-Tyrosine
- Omega-3
- Carnosine
- Benfotiamine
- Astaxanthin
Tier Three - Clinical Skincare
In addition to creating vibrant skin and optimum health through
diet and supplements, topical anti-oxidants can work synergistically
to enhance the natural health and beauty of your skin. Dr. Perricone’s
research has shown that many food-based nutrients provide anti-inflammatory
as well as anti-oxidant activity when applied topically. Optimum
results are achieved when they are used as part of the three-tiered
program (diet, supplements, topicals). The unique, patented ingredients
that comprise the NV Perricone MD line of Cosmeceuticals have been
painstakingly formulated to deliver powerful, efficacious benefits
to the skin, resulting in a smooth, youthful, supple, toned and
radiant appearance to face and body.
The following substances have been shown to significantly improve
the appearance of skin when added to topical formulations:
- Alpha Lipoic Acid
- DMAE (Dimethyl Amino Ethanol)
- Neuropeptides
- Olive Oil Polyphenols
- Phosphatidylcholine
- Tocotrienols
- Vitamin C Ester
- Astaxanthin
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