The main focus of the Perricone diet is a little different to most other diets, in that it is not primarily about weight loss, but rather about living longer and looking better. The main premise of the Perricone diet is to reduce inflammation in all the body organs, rev up metabolism and improve immunity. The Perricone program includes a range of supplements and lotions, as well as the diet regime.
Benefits of the Perricone diet
The Perricone diet claims the following health benefits:
- wrinkle minimisation
- improvement of the skin’s texture and appearance
- weight loss or management
- beneficial effects on the heart, reducing incidence of heart disease
- lowering of “bad” (LDLD) cholesterol levels
Why the Perricone diet works
The Perricone diet was specifically formulated to remove inflammation in the body, which Dr Perricone claims is the causing factor of wrinkles, skin conditions and whole host of medical problems. Dr Perricone’s diet and supplements are formulated to reduce the inflammation and thus reduce the effects of wrinkles and prevent further health problems.
Is the Perricone diet good for you
There has been some division on the opinion of the perricone diet. The views in favour of the diet claim that:
- limitation of very high glycemic foods from the diet is healthy
- reducing exposure to stressors has a beneficial effect on the body
- limiting exposure to ultraviolet light decreased potential for skin cancers
- supplementation with vital supplements assists the body when it is deficient in these nutrients
The views against the diet claim that:
- the diet is largely unproven – more controlled clinical studies are required to prove this diet’s effectiveness
- costly
Cautions for the Perricone diet
- Expensive – required to buy a range of supplements and skin care products
- Largely unproven
- To try this diet, speak to your medical practitioner or dietitian.
