Doctor Steven Gundry is very well aware of one simple fact: Everyone would prefer to live forever – but only until they reach middle age and start to realize how their parents suffer, and even some of their peers. How to resolve the paradox of wanting to live to an advanced age while also enjoying the benefits of youth? In his groundbreaking book, The Hidden Secret of Longevity, you will find the answer. Doctor Gundry has worked with thousands of patients and discovered that the "age-related diseases" we fear the most are not so much caused by age, but are rather a consequence of lifestyle. In his book, he presents a new approach to pleasant aging based on supporting the health of the "oldest" part of the human body: the microorganisms that live within it. Gut microbiota – the bacteria that make up the microbiome – largely determine our health. Microbes govern our lives, participate in all functions of the human body, and influence a range of factors from body weight to skin appearance to whether we develop common diseases like arthritis or more serious conditions such as cancer or Alzheimer's disease. The good news is that it is never too late to support gut microbes and provide them with everything they need to...
