Breaking the Aging Code: Maximizing Your DNA Function for Optimal Health and Longevity

by Vincent C. Giampapa

DNA is "life's blueprint." Our genetic inheritance for health and life expectancy is encoded in each of our DNA. Throughout life, DNA reproduces and replaces itself continually. In optimal conditions, DNA copies itself over and over again, making perfect reproductions. This is very close to the state that people are in when they are young and healthy. As people age, however, their DNA is damaged continually by the environment, diet, and physical and emotional stress. The DNA begins to reproduce poorly and ultimately stops reproducing completely. The result is disease and aging.In this groundbreaking book, Vincent Giampapa, M.D., presents a radical new theoryon how we age. Contrary to curent thinking, latestaging research suggests that the body is not irrversibly programmed by a finite number of cell divisions to age and die, but rather is built for longevity and self-repair. Moreover, we can regulate which aging genes to "switch off" and which to "switch on," thereby altering how our genes are expressed and influencing how we age, the quality of our health, and how long we live. In "Breaking the Aging Code," you will learn not only about thee amazing scientific breakthroughs, but also about applying this information to your life. From the intimate level of the cell outward to environmental toxins, Dr. Giampapa describes the key components responsible for the breakdown of, and damage to DNA. He also explains how you can use diet, nutraceuticals, exercise and mind-body techniques to control these harmful preocesses and to optimize a health state of DNA.

Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2003

Reviews

[Karen Barnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book if you are interested in healthy aging rather than preventable illnesses and conditions from poor eating and bad habits. We cant prevent everything but we can do much better. Highly recommend.

[Arthur Salyer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not the book I expected. Lots of science and detailed science....very limited pragmatic suggestions that I can implement.