The Longevity Paradox Book Summary (PDF) by Dr. Steven Gundry

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Why This Book Matters:

The Longevity Paradox explains the importance of gut health.

The Big Takeaways:

  1. Humans are spending more time on earth, but they are not doing it in healthy bodies.
    1. If It is not just a human’s lifestyle that factors into their unhealthiness. The real factors might come as a surprise to you.
  2. A person’s bacteria in their gut is vital for living a long, healthy life.
    1. Good bacteria are vital for a healthy life, but the amount of sugar we intake feeds the harmful bacteria.
  3. The mitochondria is another critical player in your health.
    1. Our cells are controlled by their mitochondria, meaning that the goals of our mitochondria determine the health of our bodies.
  4. One of the final important factors in your health is the gut wall.
    1. The wall of your gut is covered in a mucus barrier. This prevents the nasty things from entering your body while allowing the good things.
  5. The health of your gut can deteriorate with your diet.
    1. Keeping your gut wall in good health is the easiest way to keep your body healthy. This includes avoiding alcohol.

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