The Good Gut

By Justin Sonnenburg, Erica Sonnenburg,

Book cover of The Good Gut: Taking Control of Your Weight, Your Mood, and Your Long-Term Health

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The groundbreaking science behind the surprising source of good health

Stanford University's Justin and Erica Sonnenburg are pioneers in the most exciting and potentially transformative field of human health and wellness, the study of the relationship between our bodies and the trillions of organisms representing thousands of species to which…

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1 author picked The Good Gut as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Lindsay S. Nixon Author Of The Good Gut: Taking Control of Your Weight, Your Mood, and Your Long-Term Health
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Best, most succinct, and comprehensive book I’ve read on the topic of gut health by far. It's also written in a friendly, conversational tone (not overly dry or academic). Things I like: The authors provide a specific daily fiber recommendation (29-35g minimum) for gut health; they discuss how antibiotics and antibiotic soap/cleaner affects microbes, the impacts of glycemic load and industrial flour, and most importantly: they provide evidence so the reader can draw their own conclusions as to what’s best for them diet-wise instead of using fear-mongering.

Note: This book is not "pure vegan" (the authors suggest dairy in some…

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