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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 - introduction
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. Aging & Longevity Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Relationships 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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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.

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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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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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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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