From the New York Times bestselling author of The Plant Paradox comes a cutting-edge plan for
living a long healthy happy life. World-renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Steven Gundry knows all
too well that everyone thinks they want to live forever?until they hit middle age and witness
the suffering of their parents and even their peers. How do we resolve the paradox of wanting
to live to a ripe old age?while continuing to enjoy the benefits of youth? This groundbreaking
book holds the answer. Working with thousands of patients Dr. Gundry has discovered that the
?diseases of aging? we most fear are not simply a function of age rather they are a
by-product of the way we have lived our lives. In The Longevity Paradox he maps out a new
approach to aging well?one that is based on supporting the health of the ?oldest? parts of us:
the microorganisms that live within our bodies. Our gut microbes?the bacteria that make up the
microbiome?largely determine our health over the years. These bugs are in the driver's seat
playing a role in everything from our weight and the appearance of our skin to whether we
develop common ailments like arthritis or more serious diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's.
The good news is it's never too late to support these microbes and give them what they need so
that they?and you?can thrive. In The Longevity Paradox Dr. Gundry outlines a lifestyle plan
to improve gut health and help you keep you brimming with vitality for decades to come. With
actionable advice on everything from diet to cognitive health to skin care to fitness he arms
readers with the tools to prevent and reverse disease as well as simple hacks anyone can use to
look and feel younger. A progressive take on the new science of aging The Longevity Paradox
uncovers the secrets to living a happy healthy long and vital life.
