albertmarti's review against another edition
5.0
I almost literally "ate" this book in one day. Insightful and practical book on the importance of our gut bacteria, our second brain, and how to take care of it to improve your health.
miloulou's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. While certainly informative, I think the transformative power of food was a bit overstated. The stories of people taking probiotic enemas or participating in fecal microbial transplants were certainly exciting, but I'd be curious to know their actually efficacity at a broader level.
I also think the tone leaned too far against many things, such as GMO products and drinking tap water. They're such ubiquitous things in our environment that are generally considered safe for consumption, that it's an interesting approach to advocate for only filtered water and non-GMO products. In addition, I think it was a bit overstated that there are risks associated with being a C-section and bottle-fed baby. While of course vaginal births and breast feeding is always best, that is entirely in the hands of one's mother and not something that anyone could action here and now.
I did appreciate the section at the end for how to cook at home and make different recipes that would introduce more pre- and probiotic rich foods into your diet.
I also think the tone leaned too far against many things, such as GMO products and drinking tap water. They're such ubiquitous things in our environment that are generally considered safe for consumption, that it's an interesting approach to advocate for only filtered water and non-GMO products. In addition, I think it was a bit overstated that there are risks associated with being a C-section and bottle-fed baby. While of course vaginal births and breast feeding is always best, that is entirely in the hands of one's mother and not something that anyone could action here and now.
I did appreciate the section at the end for how to cook at home and make different recipes that would introduce more pre- and probiotic rich foods into your diet.
antidietleah's review against another edition
5.0
This was an incredibly fascinating read. Your nutrition is more important than you know. The fact that it can prevent or reduce the effects of brain disorders like Alzheimers, Autism, Tourettes, MS, is just insane. I love that he ranted about the pharmaceutical industry preventing real progress in this area. I love that he recognizes that modem medicine is so fixated on being reactive and addressing specific symptoms as opposed to overall body chemistry and health. His "diet" is surprisingly simple: cut out gluten and sugar and processed foods, eat lots of vegetables, minimal grains, and good quality meat, add pre- and probiotics, eat fermented foods. And that's it. It's common sense. Nothing crazy here.... until he starts discussing fecal transplants. ;)
kahawa's review against another edition
4.0
Good, mostly a review of things I've learned over the last 5 years (especially through Kelly). The author at times was overly enthusiastic about studies - everything was "an amazing study!" or "unbelievable results" or miraculous findings". At times he sounded more like a salesman than a scientist. But it's all on track; so while I'd caution against thinking a healthy gut micro biome is the miracle cure for everything, it's definitely a leading issue in many major health issues today, and this book gives good practical advice on how to reset and replenish gut flora. He has his critics, but most of what he's saying isn't controversial or esoteric, if a bit exaggerated.
jaeyeom's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic! The book fixed my everlasting depression for a long time. I liked that it also provided some recipes. I didn't fully follow what he suggested but combined with some other practices following my gut feeling.
micholki's review against another edition
1.0
Feels like a long sales ad for his probiotic bill brand. Not enough data to back up his claims. The data he shares is exaggerated.
omelialibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent book to help heal your gut and brain :-) Have recommended it to lots of people and the reservations at the library are flowing in :-) I'm well and truly obsessed with natural probiotics and prebiotics now :p