Books on longevity & performance

Gundry's argument that lectins are an underrated trigger of inflammation and weight problems. Polarising but formative reading for anyone who takes nutrition seriously as a lever.

„I followed this protocol strictly for 1.5 years from 2022 and lost 20 kg — ultimately too extreme for me, but deeply educational. Read it critically."

Gundry's follow-up on mitochondria, postprandial energy, and the gut-microbiome axis. More practical and balanced than The Plant Paradox.

„The mitochondria chapters are the strongest part. Some overlaps with classic longevity literature — but very accessible."

Li classifies foods by their effect on five body defence systems — angiogenesis, regeneration, microbiome, DNA protection, immunity. Unusually data-driven for a nutrition book.

„One of the few nutrition books that works with concrete amounts and study references. Not a mantra — a toolkit."

Davis (cardiologist, author of Wheat Belly) on SIBO, microbiome reprogramming, and his L. reuteri yogurt protocol. Provocative, but with concrete four-week steps.

„Davis polarises — some claims are thin. Still, the L. reuteri yogurt experiment is so simple to implement that it is worth a self-experiment."

Ferriss distils over 100 of his podcast interviews into a concentrated tactics handbook. Three sections: Healthy, Wealthy, Wise.

„Not a cover-to-cover read — better for cherry-picking. The Health section contains many protocols that later went mainstream."