The Longevity Paradox by Steven Gundry Summary
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Discover why your gut microbiome - not genetics - determines how you age in Dr. Gundry's New York Times bestseller. What if the secret to living past 100 lies in your "gut bugs" rather than your DNA? Blue Zone communities already know.
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When Your Gut Decides How Long You'll Live
Here's something that might surprise you: right now, as you read this, trillions of microscopic organisms inside your digestive tract are having more influence over your health than your doctor, your gym membership, or your genetics. These aren't parasites-they're partners. And they're quietly determining whether you'll age gracefully or deteriorate rapidly. Consider Edith Morrey, who walked into a cardiologist's office at 95 looking decades younger than her age. She embodied what seems impossible in our culture of declining health: remaining physically vibrant despite advancing years. What was her secret? Not expensive treatments or genetic lottery winnings, but something far more accessible-a thriving gut microbiome. Your digestive tract houses 360 times more bacterial genes than human genes, and these microscopic tenants control everything from food cravings to immune function to the very thoughts running through your mind. Your body isn't just yours. It's a complex ecosystem containing 8 million unique bacterial genes compared to your mere 22,000 human genes. These microorganisms process information almost instantaneously, even hijacking your thoughts. Ever wonder why you suddenly crave salads after eating healthily for a week? That's your new gut bacteria sending signals to protect their home. They're not passive passengers-they're active architects of your health. While medical advances have added years to childhood survival, adult health has actually declined for three consecutive years in America. We're living longer childhoods but sicker adulthoods-a troubling trade-off that suggests we're fundamentally misunderstanding what keeps us healthy.
The Ancient Alliance Under Modern Assault
The Insidious Trap of Modern Wheat and Stress That Makes You Stronger
What the World's Oldest People Actually Eat
Your Body Can Actually Get Younger
Moving and Thinking Your Way to Vitality
Die Young at a Ripe Old Age
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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