How Not to Age

Dr. Michael Greger presents evidence-based anti-aging science showing that diet can regulate all eleven pathways of cellular aging, arguing we don't need Big Pharma to stay young. The book includes "Dr. Greger's Anti-Aging Eight" actionable checklist and emphasizes plant-based nutrition, with legumes highlighted as critical for longevity. With over 600 pages backed by 13,000 scientific citations, it covers everything from preserving physical function to maintaining dignity in death.

7 sections ยท 30 lessons

Course outline

Aging Biology

  1. Aging: Modifiable
  2. Cellular Rust
  3. Cellular Recycling
  4. Telomeres
  5. Zombie Cells
  6. Aging Biology

Inflammation and Metabolism

  1. Inflammaging
  2. Anti-Inflammatory Diet
  3. Mitochondrial Health
  4. Restoring Cellular Communication
  5. Inflammation and Metabolism

Cellular Repair Systems

  1. Stem Cell Support
  2. DNA Repair
  3. Reprogramming Your Gene Expression
  4. Cellular Repair Systems

Dietary Foundations

  1. Blue Zone Dietary Patterns
  2. Nuts and Seeds
  3. Berries and Greens
  4. Ergothioneine
  5. Dietary Foundations

Exercise and Sleep

  1. Exercise for Cellular Rejuvenation
  2. Sleep for Cellular Repair
  3. Exercise and Sleep

Tissue-Specific Health

  1. Bone Health
  2. Protecting Joint Health
  3. MIND Diet
  4. Brain-Boosting Habits
  5. Combating Immunosenescence Through Nutrition
  6. Skin Health
  7. Protecting Vision Through Diet
  8. Tissue-Specific Health

Advanced Strategies

  1. Daily Foundation Foods
  2. Xenohormesis
  3. Gut Microbiome Diversity
  4. Protein Restriction for Longevity
  5. NAD+ Boosting Through Exercise
  6. Advanced Strategies

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