The Perricone Prescription

Books and Program Description

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First, he recommends a diet high in "anti-inflammatory" compounds such as Omega-3 fatty acids (plenty of salmon) and anti-oxidant rich fruits (especially berries) and vegetables (emphasis on greens). This diet is low in inflammatory high-glycemic carbohydrates (especially sugar), red meats and hydrogenated oils.  Dr. Perricone's dietary recommendations certainly parallel the "healthiest" and most current dietary recommendations being made by physicians and nutritionists today for weight loss, disease prevention and general good health.  Second, he recommends 8-10 glasses of water per day.  Third, he recommends an array of vitamins and supplements to be taken orally as well as certain products that are applied to the skin.  

Dr. Perricone has generated some controversy regarding the use of these "cosmeticeutals" as he calls them for "stopping time", but you would be hard pressed to find a (non-vegetarian) diet for the general population that is more likely to promote overall health according to current research findings (and consequently improving physical appearance).  It is refreshing to see a program that promotes overall healthy habits for beauty enhancement as opposed to surgery or Botox.

For the most part, reviewers of Dr. Perricone's program are huge fans in favor of Dr. Perricone's program and its' results by a margin of about 4 to 1 to those who did not like it.   The main criticism of the program is said to the expense, although the majority of the program simply requires making different choices, rather than an outlay of money.  The skin care preparations are probably the most expensive segment of the program, and we have provided some reasonably priced products under the skin care preparations column below right.

To the right are vitamins and supplements which Dr. Perricone's recommends in his "anti-aging" books and his description of their functions, as well as a selection of products in each category.  Below are additional books by Dr. Perricone, including The Wrinkle Cure: Unlock the Power of Cosmeceuticals for Supple, Youthful Skin and The Perricone Prescription Personal Journal: Your Total Body and Face Rejuvenation Daybook.

 

The Perricone Prescription Personal Journal: Your Total Body and Face Rejuvenation Daybook is a companion to The Perricone Prescription which provides menu plans, suggested workout activities, skin care routines, and motivational and inspirational tips to support the program.

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Vitamin Supplements for "The Perricone Prescription"

Supplement, Daily Dosage*, and Benefits

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Vitamin A (or Beta Carotene) - 2,500 to 5,000 I.U. per day.  Vitamin A in this relatively low dosage is most easily taken as part of a multi-vitamin.

Anti-oxidant stimulates healing, immune function, and resistance to disease including cancer and heart disease, protects hair, vision and skin.

Click to View Favorite Multiple Take One Without Iron

Click to View Synergy Basic Multi Vitamin - 60 Caps

Links in chemical reactions which control inflammation, prevents heart disease, helps body produce energy.

 Click to View Twin Labs Stress B-Complex Caps

 Click to View Schiff B Complex Caps

Prevents free radical damage, helps produce collagen, strengthens immune system, aids in energy production, assists in converting inflammatory chemicals to less harmful substances.

Click to View NSI Vitamin Caps

Click to View Maxi Health Buffered Vitamin C Powder

Helps stimulate the growth of cells that help produce collagen and elastin in human skin; fat soluble.

Powerful anti-oxidant, reduces free-radical damage, heal redness and scaling, assists in preventing heart disease, lower cholesterol.

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Click to View Zone Perfect Antioxidant Alpha/Beta/Gamma

Prevents osteoporosis, promote normal blood clotting, helps muscles relax,  helps converts food to energy.

Antioxidant, neutralizes certain toxins, boost immune system, some research shows it fights heart disease and helps to prevent cancer.

Enhance immune system functioning, contributes to bone development, energy metabolism, wound/scar healing, collagen supply.

Insulin regulator, slow pro-inflammatory forces, controversial reputation as a fat-burning supplement

Helps to repair mitochondria - energy producing part of cells; used to increase cognitive function in older people.

Super antioxidant fights free radical damage; 400 times stronger than vitamins C and E, prevent inflammatory responses and slows onset of heart disease, arthritis and Alzheimer's.

Antioxidant which is most easily depleted in skin by sun exposure or toxins, helps create healthy skin and heart.

Amino acid which protects health of intestinal tract, slows muscle breakdown, helps prevent ulcers and liver damage, enhances immune and skin health.

Help to consistently fight inflammation, other health benefits.

Helps to protect collagen and increase protection against chronic health conditions.

Skin Care Preparations

Alpha Lipoic Acid - Reduces swelling and puffiness, decrease in lines, improves skin texture.

DMAE -Improves skin smoothness, brightness, line reduction, appearance of sagging.

Vitamin C Ester - Protective antioxidant which is easily absorbed into the skin, improves lines, inflammation and sagging.

*According to Dr. Perricone's Books

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