There is a growing awareness in the scientific, and indeed the general community, that the ageing process is not completely irreversible, that it is possible to prevent a number of age-related diseases and to slow down, and even reverse some of the damage caused by ageing. One of the most promising and powerful tools in the fight against the ageing process is the nutrient, Carnosine. There have been many claims and misconceptions about the possible and actual benefits of Carnosine, but Mario Kyriazis puts the record straight. He presents the evidence in a balanced and persuasive style, basing his arguments on sound scientific data, but using non-technical terminology so that the information is easily accessible to a wide audience. He demonstrates that the benefits of Carnosine are greatly enhanced if used with a handful of other nutrients and supplements. The combination of these chemicals creates the most potent modern equivalent of the 'Elixir of Youth'