Younger: A Breakthrough Program to Reset Your Genes, Reverse Aging, and Turn Back the Clock 10 Years – An NYT Bestselling Medical Protocol by a Harvard Physician

Here is yet another masterpiece of research placed into practical protocols for everyday folks to use in their anti-aging quest. I have followed Dr. Sara from her first book, to this third work. While I noticed 2 negative reviews for this publication, and would not want to use a review forum for argument, I must say that the areas they brought up are bits of nutrition dogma (where many in the field of nutrition find controversy - as a dietitian I am very much aware of and involved in such controversial conversations). This book is much more than a book dealing with diet and recommending specific curative foods (as those two reviews would imply). The book is based on cutting-edge research looking into longevity, nutrigenomics, and how lifestyle medicine can affect our DNA, thus preventing disease and extending our healthspan. It's truly fascinating. When you read this book, you will be given tools for how to design your daily schedule, your plate (and the research is presented free of nutrition dogma), your physical activity routine, your social habits, and even exercises for your brain to keep you young and optimally vibrant and vital for the duration of your long and healthy life. This is a breath of fresh air within the anti-aging scene, which in many cases is inaccessible to the masses (and many times, unrealistic, surface-oriented, and even dangerous). The practices you will learn in Younger will make you feel great, in the present (as evidenced by how folks like myself experienced the pilot program of putting these areas into practice over the course of 8 weeks). You'll feel the difference quickly and you'll be able to see it. So not only will you have the long-term benefits of healthspan - you'll have short term benefits too. It's also just a great read - Dr. Sara knows how to make science fun, intriguing, and even sexy.

I have worked with Dr. Gottfried for years. Before her books. I can tell you hands down that she is one of the most intelligent, thoughtful, and articulate doctor-writers out there. I am so discerning about all the information out there in the world of fake news and charlatans especially in the health industry. Dr. Sara is the real deal. She is a perfect blend between traditional medicine and cutting edge practices. Now about YOUNGER: I just finished the book and couldn't put it down. I am a health book junkie, but this book is different. It has the science and research in it. Her MIT and Harvard educations are evident. And, that is what distinguishes Dr. Sara from the rest. I am a healthy skeptic but willing participant in all this new functional medical protocol. I've been very interested in exploring my DNA and genetic variants so I can better understand what actions I need to take to put the cards in my favor (epigenetics). YOUNGER is so full of very tangible actions I can take to override my wonky genetics. She is very generous with her research and resources. She spent a lot of time researching and it shows in the book. I also love her humor, humility, and vulnerability in this book. She reveals her own struggles which helped me feel like I'm not the only one who works so hard daily to just maintain my health in middle age and beyond!

I've read SO many books on nutrition and wellness over the past 18 months and can usually make my waythrough the technical jargon. There is an emphasis on genetic testing in Younger; having recently spent $259 onone test to check a particular gene variant, the thought of ordering multiple genetic tests and their associatedcosts is overwhelming. If money were no object, and I had all the time in the world, it would be viable for me.Yes, the science is there - much of it over my head - so, it wasn't the pleasant learning experience and enlightenedreading I'd hoped for.

I'm a big fan of Dr. Sara and have read her other books. I was pleased when the newest one, Younger, was published. Dr. Sara waded through 2,500 scientific studies (so we don't have to) and translated the info into easily readable prose. She alternates between scientific explanation and girlfriend-to-girlfriend advice, so there's something for everyone. I avidly read the section on sleep and appreciate her recommendations, particularly on making sure you get enough Vitamin D. I've tried to follow Dr. Sara's diet advice ever since reading her first book, The Hormone Cure. I confess I still have trouble eating enough veggies, but now consume even less red meat than she suggests. Happy surprise: It shows up on the scale when I consume less animal protein and more plants. I appreciate the recipes since my own repertoire gets stale. And the gene reference guide in the back was particularly useful to me, as I have had genetic testing done. (Thank heavens I have a gene that metabolizes caffeine quickly!) Bottom line: I think Dr. Sara has accomplished what no other popular, i.e., nonscientific, author has done by explaining how our genetic heritage doesn't have to affect our health. She gives specific tips on how to effect change in every area of our lives. Thank you, Dr. Sara!

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Too detailed for a layman.....difficult to get to the point

Really enjoyed this book which takes current scientific findings regarding aging, and makes them accessible to the average person. I have followed Dr Gottfrieds suggestions and am seeing - and more importantly feeling - a difference after only 10 days. And I havent finished the book yet, so more changes in my routine will be made. The great thing is that she is not recommending that we all start training for a marathon. INstead she has relatable, realistic goals and simple changes that are proven to work.

What a great and educational book! I suggest anyone read it! You can only gain from it!

I loved the book, made my notes and I will try to change my eating habits and start eating food rich with certain minerals and vitamins