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The Switch

Activate Your Metabolism for a Healthier Life

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The Switch

By: James W. Clement, Kristin Loberg, George M. Church
Narrated by: Michael David Axtell
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Enter autophagy, an ancient mechanism built into our cells that eliminates toxic materials, initiates fat-burning, and protects cells against stress. Best-known for being triggered by intermittent fasting, the complex process not only slows down the ageing process, but optimises biological function as a whole, staving off all manner of disease - from diabetes to dementia - and affording us the healthy lifespan we never thought possible.

So how can we activate autophagy? It’s as simple as flipping a switch. The Switch unpacks the revolutionary research on the body's natural process for maintaining health and youthfulness, as well as the “dial” that controls it. Backed by a synthesis of the data, and with a foreword by renowned Harvard geneticists Drs. George Church and David Sinclair, The Switch not only decodes the science of autophagy, but also teaches readers how to control it and benefit from its profound impact.

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©2019 James Clement and Kristin Loberg (P)2019 Simon & Schuster, Inc. Aging & Longevity Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Inspiring Nutrition Health Healthy Diet Longevity
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As a chemist, enjoyed listening to this book. first few chapters feel like a simplified brief review of cell biochemistry.
I also liked the statistics, maths, and other information on the mechanisms of some of the reactions in living cells.
Narrator voice is clear and pronounciation of technical terms and biomolecule names is fantastic.

Useful points on fasting and cell biochemistry

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Whether you go full Keto, Okinawan or vegan monk, there is so much important general human health knowledge in here. Read it for what you need.

So much for everyone here

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Well researched and the author is clearly passionate about this method, though a great deal of his ideas are not for me.

I enjoy reading these types of books as I enjoy a healthy lifestyle. This is more a guide to keep fresh and get some new ideas. Some worthwhile and interesting points are made, others not so much.

Worthwhile read/listen.

Interesting

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Fascinating synthesis of research around dietary factors for aging and disease. Even if you don't take it all in and find yourself losing concentration occasionally (not gonna lie, that's me), you'll still walk away from this audiobook having opened a door in your knowledge that questions and information will pour through. If Clement's hypothesis is correct, this line of research and its practical consequences to health are extremely important and could be life-changing.

Great

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This is the only book you will ever need to read regarding health and wellbeing in the form of
fasting and metabolism.
Takes a few reads to really absorb and comprehend

I have recommended this book to many who are serious about making the "Switch".


The only book worth reading.

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James really nails the topic of autophagy and its importance to health and lifespan. He does such a great job at explaining why diet strategies work and when, and for how long, they can be used to target a planned schedule of states in the body to gain the most benefit from the nutritional intake of each.

What an insightful look at nutrition and health

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A well researched book on lifestyle. This is one of the best books I've read on health, fasting and weight loss and maintaining good health. A must read to understand the need for maintaining good health.

A must read for people who want to live a healthy

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Basically all the info on intermittent fasting repeated. If you are looking for a program this is great but if you are looking for an entertaining way to educate yourself on this subject, this is a little boring.

Some great info

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I loved the level of references in the book, and that they were reference that you could easily look up to verify yourself.

The book reads in a logical order that makes understanding the science behind it all smooth learning.

I will definitely be trying out the tips in this book and reading it again to refresh my memory in a years times.

Logical and Fact based

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good book for health professionals and those who grasp science. I feel this book left the lay person behind. not enough practical day to day info for me. narrator did a good job.

too much science

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