Nicholas Perrionce, MD, FACN, is a board certified clinical and research dermatologist and author of "The Perricone Promise" as well as several other New York Times #1 Best Sellers. He is also regarded as the Father of the Inflammation Theory of Aging.
Based on years of research, Dr. Perricone discovered that cellular inflammation is the single greatest cause of aging and age-related diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, certain forms of cancer, diminished mental and physical energy, the loss of muscle mass and wrinkled, sagging skin. In addition, cellular inflamation is often caused by poor diet, enviornmental stress, excessive ultraviolet light, and stress.
It is no surprise Dr. Perricone advocates eating certain superfoods to slow the ageing process and a host of other degenerative diseases. Among the top superfoods identified, Perricone cites the acai berry as one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world.
