Anti-Aging Pioneer's Latest Book, 'The Gene Makeover,' Shows Consumers New Scientific Approach to Slow the Aging Process

MONTCLAIR, N.J., Dec. 3  /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Vincent Giampapa, founder of the Giampapa Institute for Age Management, and Suracell, Inc. is launching a new book, The Gene Makeover. This book is the latest of several books by Dr. Giampapa on how human genetics, combined with environmental factors and lifestyle plays an essential role in healthy aging.

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The Gene Makeover is now available via its own web site (http://www.thegenemakeover.com/) and on Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/Gene-Makeover-Personal-Genetic-Health/dp/1591201985). Dr. Giampapa's ground-breaking experience as one of the world's leading medical authorities on healthy aging is showcased in this new book. For more on Dr. Giampapa, see http://www.suracell.com/about_us/giampapabio.aspx.

"There was a time when we were resigned to living with what we inherited from our parents: high cholesterol, high blood pressure and other conditions," says Dr. Giampapa. "Now we have so much more information about how genes and our environment/lifestyle determine how we age, which is all outlined in The Gene Makeover."

The Gene Makeover is designed to empower individuals to take control of their health and longevity based on understanding their own unique genetic makeup. The book highlights a number of fascinating facts about how and why we age, and how we can age more healthfully, increasing our "health span:"

  -- Our inherited genes influence the workings of key biological processes
     involved in aging. By incorporating nutritional supplements tailored to
     our unique genetic makeup, combined with diet and lifestyle changes,
     one can support the five key biological processes that are essential to
     healthy aging: blood sugar control, inflammation control, protection
     from oxidative stress, optimal gene expression related to
     cardiovascular health, and normal cellular repair. This directly
     affects our gene expression to promote optimum wellness as we age.
  -- The secret to healthy aging lies in our unique genetic code.  The
     Personal Genetic Health approach, a concept coined by Dr. Giampapa,
     allows people to view their own "genetic deck of cards" and understand
     which select group of genes scientifically related to healthy aging
     work more or less efficiently, and where they can benefit from
     nutritional support to assist the genetic weaknesses, thereby
     contributing to healthy aging and optimizing the "health span" -- the
     time that we live in a healthy and productive state.
  -- DNA cannot be changed, however the genetically-tailored program,
     including nutritional supplements, that Dr. Giampapa describes in The
     Gene Makeover can help support key biological processes critical to
     healthy aging, including the body's natural process of repairing
     damaged DNA. These processes may not be optimized due to genetic
     inheritance. The book also gives startling new examples of a number of
     medical conditions where high rates of DNA damage are directly
     associated with accelerated aging.
  -- The book also addresses the controversial subject of severe calorie
     restriction, the only scientifically proven method to extend lifespan
     in any life form.  Dr Giampapa espouses that nutrition is the most
     important component to supporting health. Attempting to mimic the
     effects of calorie restriction by enhancing nutrient density while
     consuming fewer calories, rather than severe deprivation, is the key to
     minimizing the negative aspects of aging.




The personalized nutritional support system described is the book is foundation of an exciting new nutrigenomics/cosmegenetics company, Suracell. Dr. Giampapa co-founded Suracell (http://www.suracell.com/) in 2004. Suracell is the only company focused on health span or healthy aging through genetically tailored nutritional support. The company provides a unique system of non-invasive genetic testing, coupled with a recurring urine biomarker analysis and subsequent science-based nutritional support.

The complete program is currently available only through a network of qualified health professionals. However, consumers can take the first step in the program, consumption of Suracell's unique AM/PM Core Nutrition daily supplements by purchasing these supplements on Suracell's website. Then, when ready, they can fully personalize the program.

"The secret to aging well and staying healthy is simple: if you keep one cell healthy, it's the same process to keep a trillion cells healthy," says Giampapa. "Using this information, we can change how our genes work for us."

Disclaimer: "These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease." 


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