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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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