*A Waterstones Best Popular Science Book of 2024* ‘Reveals how little the Everyman
understands about the extent of their powers’ New Statesman Hormones are the messengers
that drive every process in our body. They shape how we grow fight disease and digest food
why we struggle to sleep lose weight and manage stress – and so much more. When our hormones
are imbalanced this can wreak havoc on our health and yet we know so little about them. In
this eye-opening book international hormones expert Dr Max Nieuwdorp reveals the crucial role
that hormones play from our early years through to old age exploring how they influence our
daily habits moods relationships and even decisions. Combining cutting-edge science with
fascinating human stories this book will transform the way we understand our bodies. It will
also provide a new blueprint for rebalancing our hormones for better health. ‘A deep and
fascinating look into a critical aspect of what makes us human and points the way to becoming
our better selves' Dr Brian Goldman author of The Night Shift ‘Dr. Nieuwdorp has
written an essential guide to human hormones . . . a joy to read’ Leslie Schrock author of
Fertility Rules
