‘STOP AGEING NOW is a well-researched, beautifully written book on ageing that will enable everyone to increase their years of healthy life.’
DENHAM HARMAN, M.D.
“Wow! A must-read for the longevity-minded. The chances are good that those who follow this book will add ten or more years to their vital and productive lifespan.’
RONALD M. KLATZ, M.D.
‘There is little doubt that the ageing process can be slowed or even reversed. Ms Carper’s provocative book will undoubtedly spark physicians and scientists to accelerate much-needed ageing research.’
DR STEPHEN DE FELICE, CHAIRMAN, THE FOUNDATION FOR INNOVATION IN MEDICINE
‘A superb and exciting book, very readable and sprinkled with gems of quotes from the experts.’
ANNETTE DICKINSON, PHD, THE COUNCIL FOR RESPONSIBLE NUTRITION
‘Provocative, lively, well-written. This book will add to the public’s education about nutrition, disease and ageing.’
ROBERT N. BUTLER, M.D., CHAIRMAN, DEPARTMENT OF GERIATRICS AT MOUNT SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, NEW YORK
Author(s): CARPER, Jean
Publisher: Thorsons / HarperCollinsPUBLISHERS
Year: 1995
Language: English
Commentary: From scan of paperback edition.
City: London
Tags: aging, diet, free radicals, gerontology, senility, food supplements, vitamins & minerals
CONTENTS.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
PREFACE.
INTRODUCTION: YOUTH POTIONS ARE HERE NOW — AND THEY’RE YOURS FOR THE TAKING.
CRACKING THE MYSTERY OF WHY WE AGE AND HOW WE CAN STOP IT.
STRONG POTIONS FROM THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH.
* The Vitamin You MUST Take to Delay Ageing: Vitamin E.
* Your Best Vitamin for Longevity: Vitamin C.
* All-Around Anti-ageing Antioxidant: Beta Carotene.
* Quick Fix for “Senility” and Other Ageing Problems: B Vitamins.
* Passport to More Energy, Longer Life: Chromium.
* See Your Immune System Grow Young Again: Zinc.
* The Anti-ageing Mineral You Must Take: Calcium.
* The Forgotten Anti-ageing Powerhouse: Magnesium.
* The Unique Mineral That Keeps You Young: Selenium.
* The Master Antioxidant: Glutathione.
* Amazing New Ageing Terminator: Coenzyme Q-10.
* The Brain-Saving Herb from Europe: Ginkgo.
* Ancient Anti-ageing Star Garlic.
* A Plateful of Miracles: Fruits and Vegetables.
* A Magic Marine Oil for Your Cells: Fish.
* An Asian Secret to Long Life: Soybeans.
* The Ancient Longevity Drink: Tea.
THE STUFF THAT ROBS YOU OF YOUR YOUTH.
* Beware the Fat That Makes You Old.
* Curing Meat of Its Youth-Stealing Powers.
* Drinking Yourself Young or Old.
* The Path to Old Age Is Paved with Calories.
* Get the Iron Out.
THE DANGER SIGNS OF NEEDLESS AGEING — ANTIDOTES AND REMEDIES.
* Don’t Believe What They Say About Senility!
* Your Arteries Don’t Need to Grow Old.
* How to Stay Young at Heart.
* The Ageing Toxin It’s Easy to Abolish.
* Your Failing Immunity Is Reversible!
* An Avoidable Ageing Bombshell.
* Cancer You Can Grow Old Without. It
* The Mythology of Rising Blood Pressure.
* Who Says You Have to Get Cataracts?
YOUR ULTIMATE PLAN FOR SLOWING DOWN AND REVERSING AGEING.
* Anti-ageing Supplement Strategy.
* Anti-ageing Diet Strategy.
REFERENCES.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
