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The key to living a happier, healthier life is inside us.
Our gut is almost as important to us as our brain or our heart, yet we know very little about how it works. In Gut, Giulia Enders shows that rather than the utilitarian and -- let's be honest -- somewhat embarrassing body part we imagine it to be, it is one of the most complex, important, and even miraculous parts of our anatomy. And scientists are only just discovering quite how much it has to offer; new research shows that gut bacteria can play a role in everything from obesity and allergies to Alzheimer's.
Beginning with the personal experience of illness that inspired her research, and going on to explain everything from the basics of nutrient absorption to the latest science linking bowel bacteria with depression, Enders has written an entertaining, informative health handbook. Gut definitely shows that we can all benefit from getting to know the wondrous world of our inner workings.
In this charming book, young scientist Giulia Enders takes us on a fascinating tour of our insides. Her message is simple -- if we treat our gut well, it will treat us well in return. But how do we do that? And why do we need to? Find out in this surprising, and surprisingly funny, exploration of the least understood of our organs.
About the author
Giulia Enders hat ihr erstes Staatsexamen in Medizin bestanden und forscht für ihre Doktorarbeit am Institut für Mikrobiologie in Frankfurt am Main. Sie ist zweifache Stipendiatin der Wilhelm-Undelse-Heraeus-Stiftung. 2012 gewann sie mit ihrem Vortrag "Darm mit Charme" den 1. Preis des Science Slam in Freiburg, der zum Youtube-Hit wurde.
Summary
A Sunday Times bestseller
Our gut is as important as our brain or heart, yet we know very little about how it works and many of us are too embarrassed to ask questions.
In Gut, Giulia Enders breaks this taboo, revealing the latest science on how much our digestive system has to offer.
From our miraculous gut bacteria – which can play a part in obesity, allergies, depression and even Alzheimer’s – to the best position to poo, this entertaining and informative health handbook shows that we can all benefit from getting to know the wondrous world of our inner workings.
Foreword
A Sunday Times bestseller
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‘Giulia Enders takes a deep dive into the fascinating connection between the gut and brain … a must read.’
