fish. They also say the books fail to mention the toxic
effects of high doses of some of the nutritional supple-
ments Perricone recommends. The physicians do say
his diet is low in calories and appropriate for weight
loss.
The diet plan gets a mixed review on the popular
and long-running health Website WebMD (http://
http://www.webmd.com)..) In an article dated September 1,
2005, it quotes Roberta Anding, spokeswoman for the
American Dietetic Association as saying she did not
think the Perricone diet would harm anyone and praised
it for its emphasis on fish, vegetables, and some fruits.
Lona Sandon, a registered dietician with the dietetic
association, took aim at the diet’s emphasis on the gly-
cemic index, saying the effects of foods with a high
glycemic index are not proven by scientific research.
Sandon also disapproves of Perricone selling his own
line of products to supplement the diet. ‘‘Any time a diet
is sold along with additional supplements and creams
that cost more than what most people spend on a month
of groceries, that raises a red flag,’’ Sandon said.
In a article in the New York Times Magazine
(February 6, 2005) Perricone admits that he has no
peer-reviewed research to support his diet claims.
However, he answered critics of his diet program by
saying, ‘‘I’m standing on the shoulders of other scien-
tists and translating for people. I’ve gotten the mes-
sage to millions that eating makes a huge difference in
the way you feel. If you’re eating salmon now, or
taking fish-oil capsules, I’ve helped you.’’
Resources
BOOKS
Perricone, Nicholas.Dr. Perricone’s 7 Secrets to Beauty,
Health, and Longevity: The Miracle of Cellular Rejuve-
nitationNew York: Ballantine, 2006.
Perricone, Nicholas.The Perricone PrescriptionNew York:
Harper Collins, 2002.
Perricone, Nicholas.The Perricone Prescription: A Physi-
cian’s 28-Day Program for Total Body and Face Reju-
venationNew York: Harper Collins, 2004.
Perricone, Nicholas.The Perricone Prescription Personal
Journal: Your Total Body and Face Rejuvenation Day-
bookNew York: Harper Collins, 2002.
Perricone, Nicholas.The Perricone Weight-Loss Diet Per-
sonal Daily Journal: A Diet Journal to Keep You Focused
on Your Weight-Loss GoalsNew York: Ballantine,
2005.
Perricone, Nicholas.The Perricone Weight-Loss Diet: A
Simple 3-Part Plan to Lose the Fat, the Wrinkles, and the
YearsNew York: Ballantine, 2007.
PERIODICALS
Adler, Jerry. ‘‘The Great Salmon Debate: A Critical Back-
lash Against Salmon Farms Raises Questions About
Whether This Icon of Healthy Eating is Such a Miracle
Fish After All.’’Newsweek(October 28, 2002): 54.
Born, Pete. ‘‘Perricone, The Retailer.’’WWD(May 7,
2004): 5.
Espinoza, Galina. ‘‘Very Berry Smooth: Dr. Nicholas Per-
ricone Says the Secret to Young Skin Lies in Salmon
and Blueberries.’’People Weekly(September 9,
2002): 101.
Foss, Melissa. ‘‘Is Your Diet Making You Fat?’’Harper’s
Bazaar(August 2003): 50–51.
Murphy, Myatt. ‘‘Look-Good, Feel Better Foods: Smooth
Wrinkles, Burn Fat, and Shed Stress By Eating Right to
Fight Inflammation.’’Men’s Fitness(September 2003):
70–73.
Nagel, Andrea. ‘‘Perricone Pitches Wellness on Madison
Ave.’’WWD(March 25, 2005): 12.
Sachs, Andrea. ‘‘Skin Deep: A Dermatologist Says He Can
Reverse Wrinkles. Others Are Unconvinced.’’Time
(October 21, 2002): A11.
Witchel, Alex. ‘‘Perriconology.’’New York Times Magazine
(February 6, 2005): 28.
ORGANIZATIONS
American College of Nutrition. 300 South Duncan Ave.,
Suite 225, Clearwater, FL 33755. Telephone: (727)
446-6086. Website: http://www.amcollnutr.org.
American Diabetes Association. 1701 N. Beauregard St.,
Alexandria, VA 22311. Telephone: (800) 342-2383.
Website: http://www.diabetes.org.
American Dietetic Association. 120 South Riverside Plaza,
Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995. Telephone: (800)
877-1600. Website: http://www.eatright.org.
American Society for Nutrition. 9650 Rockville Pike,
Bethesda, MD 20814. Telephone: (301) 634-7050.
Website: http://www.nutrition.org.QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR
DOCTOR Have you treated anyone else on the Perricone
diet? If so, what has been their response to the
diet?
Will any of the supplements recommended by
the diet interact with any medication I am
currently taking?
Would you recommend any other diets that will
help me accomplish my goals?
Do you see any risks associated with me being
on the diet?
What is your view on the association between
inflammation at the cellular level and the aging
process?
What role do you believe antioxidants play in
improving health and beauty?Perricone diet