Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ (Revised Edition)
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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AS SEEN ON NETFLIX'S HACK YOUR HEALTH: THE SECRETS OF YOUR GUT "Everything you ever wanted to know about the gut (and then some)." -- SELF Transform your understanding of the human gut: An enlightening journey through the most underrated organ with Dr. Giulia Enders' groundbreaking exploration of digestive health, microbial connections, and whole-body wellness. Discover the secrets of your digestive system--and how to hone a healthy gut--plus new research on the mind-gut connection. With quirky charm, science star and medical doctor Giulia Enders explains the gut's magic, answering questions like: What's really up with gluten and lactose intolerance? How does the gut affect obesity? What's the connection between our microbiome and mental health? Why does acid reflux happen? In this revised edition of her beloved bestseller, Enders includes a new section on the brain-gut connection, and dives into groundbreaking discoveries of psychobiotics--microbes with psychological effects that can influence mental health conditions like depression and even stress. For too long, the gut has been the body's most ignored and least appreciated organ. But it does more than just dirty work; it's at the core of who we are, and this beguiling book will make you finally listen to those butterflies in your stomach: they're trying to tell you something important. Readers will gain invaluable knowledge about optimizing their digestive health, understanding the gut-brain connection, and making informed decisions about diet and lifestyle choices. With its blend of science and engaging narrative, Gut empowers readers to take control of their health by understanding and nurturing the remarkable organ that influences so much of our physical and mental well-being. Review: Find out how this very important organ works. - An absolutely wonderful book packed with useful information about an important but underrated part of our bodies. I enjoyed reading all the fascinating details of how the entire system works, from mouth to sphincter muscles. Very useful when you wonder why you shouldn't eat too much sugar and white flour and why you should consume lots of fresh vegetables. The information is easy to assimilate and the style of writing is humorous but also serious about the scientific facts and research. Review: Wonderfully informative and entertaining read - Loved this book and have recommended it to my family and friends. It is very informative, learnt things about my innards that I've never heard about ... but its put across in a entertaining very 'readable' way. Would say this is a book everyone should read and taught in schools to give children an idea of how their guts work and more importantly how to look after them!
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,481 Reviews |
A**E
Find out how this very important organ works.
An absolutely wonderful book packed with useful information about an important but underrated part of our bodies. I enjoyed reading all the fascinating details of how the entire system works, from mouth to sphincter muscles. Very useful when you wonder why you shouldn't eat too much sugar and white flour and why you should consume lots of fresh vegetables. The information is easy to assimilate and the style of writing is humorous but also serious about the scientific facts and research.
L**R
Wonderfully informative and entertaining read
Loved this book and have recommended it to my family and friends. It is very informative, learnt things about my innards that I've never heard about ... but its put across in a entertaining very 'readable' way. Would say this is a book everyone should read and taught in schools to give children an idea of how their guts work and more importantly how to look after them!
R**E
A thoughtful and fun read throughout
Giulia's book is a thoughtful, fun look into the world of our gut and dependent internal bits and bobs. The insights were what drew me in, the writing & lighter moments kept me reading, and kept me learning. The additional little tangents, such as sea squirts and their brain trick (i won't spoil it), help move the reader along. I'd highly recommend it as an enjoyable read on a subject everyone should be more mindful of.
J**E
A mind blowing read
A fascinating and educational read. I’ve recommended it to everybody lately!
J**I
Very helpful book.
Very helpful book about how digestion works and what can be done to improve it.
B**O
Gut instinct told me to buy it!
Not read completely, but an interesting book with an odd subject. Nicely written in a sometimes humorous fashion. It's amazing what you can learn by reading it.
A**R
Fantastic book
Such a good book. Informative, well researched and even written in an entertaining way.
S**S
Essential reading for everyone.
Since reading this book it has changed our attitude to what we eat. I now use bio kult to boost my immune system.
V**S
Essential reading for human beings
Find out what really provides your body with the driving force... Dynamic and good humour being used to transmit knowledge in a language that is understandable & appeals to all. A guide as to how we can become healthy & happy.
T**N
Must have
Good book
R**S
Holistic relationship to rest of body aand nervous system
Effective and interesting communication of complex scientific facts
A**R
Worth your each minute❤️
Its worth reading… many of us are completely oblivious to the fact that our gut is such a nuanced and complex system… if we give the gut what it wants.. it will give us what we want.. and what a detailed knowledge has gone by in developing this book… highly recommended
A**R
Love how funny and easy to read this books is while providing important information
i wish this writer writes more books on other body parts and organs. It will be so much fun to read biological functions of body with writer's humor making it so easy to visualize without getting bored or trying too hard. A must read :)
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