7/10
Eat more kimchi and you will live forever. If only this was true! ;)
I literally just finished this audio book as I was pulling into my driveway with an immunologist (my wife) in the passenger seat...what a coincidence!
The major reason I don't give this book a higher rating is because I can't verify all of the scientific assertions and conclusions. Listening to this audio book as a non-scientist, it all sounds legitimate since he lists scientific papers and such.
Another reason is that the author makes it sound like his diet suggestions are a cure-all for almost any ailment or disease you may encounter - even going so far as suggest altering your gut microbiome can cure ADHD and even very serious diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
BUT, this is an amazing book nonetheless and I think everyone should read it. He does go into the detailed science, but not far enough to lose the layman. I know for a fact there is TONS of current research on this subject and that fecal matter transplants (FMT) have been proven to be successful.
It's time to add several pro gut bacteria foods to my diet! And apparently filter my tap water for chlorine and avoid antibiotics at all costs.
Relevant article:
https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2019/02/24/696272090/cultured-a-look-at-how-foods-can-help-the-microbes-inside-us-thrive
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