Gut
by Giulia Enders · first published 2015
78% recommend22% neutral
Why HN recommends it
Entertaining, accessible pop-science introduction to the digestive system and how the gut affects the body and brain; packed with comprehensive information, suited to general readers curious about their own biology.
Summarised by Claude from recommending comments
With quirky charm, rising science star Giulia Enders explains the gut's magic, answering questions like: Why does acid reflux happen? What's really up with gluten and lactose intolerance? How does the gut affect obesity and mood? Enders's beguiling manifesto will make you finally listen to those butterflies in your stomach: they're trying to tell you something important.
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A very approachable book on the topic by Giulia Enders is "Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ" (https://www.amazon.com/Gut-Inside-Story-Underrated-Revised/d...
on “Gut bacteria may offer a treatment for autism” ↗There is a new book out called "Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ" by Giulia Enders: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/97817716... I can't recommend it enough as it is both entertaining and packed…
on “Why do people put on differing amounts of weight?” ↗A good read: Gut, by Giulia Enders https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23013953-gut
on “Gut Germs Appear to Play Role in Multiple Sclerosis” ↗For those who may be interested in learning more about the gut and how it affects your body and brain, this is a great, accessible, read https://www.amazon.com/Gut-inside-story-bodys-under-rated/dp... Also, while we're on the topic, if you ever find your self at…
on “Reversing memory loss via gut-brain communication” ↗Gut by Julia Enders, a pop-sci book on our digestive system.
on “Ask HN: Read any good books lately?” ↗Enders does a great (and entertaining) Ted talk on the Gut here - https://www.ted.com/talks/giulia_enders_the_surprisingly_cha...
on “Gut bacteria may offer a treatment for autism” ↗…Kociend [Neutral. Blog post in book form. ] Achtung Baby - Sara Zaske [Thumbs Up] The Reason I Jump - Naoki Higashida [Been in my queue for years. Two thumbs up] Small Fry - Lisa Brennan-Jobs [Neutral] Gut - Giulia Enders [Two thumbs up] Born a Crime - Trevor Noah [Two thumbs up. Learned more about the nuances of apartheid than I thought] I'm Proud of You - Tim Madigan [Thumbs down] Night - Elie Wiesel…
on “Ask HN: Books you read in 2018?” ↗…amount of time on reading about it, some books I read: * 10% Human: How Your Body’s Microbes Hold the Key to Health and Happiness (https://www.amazon.in/10-Human-Microbes-Health-Happiness/dp/...) * Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Under-Rated Organ (https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/938528861X) * Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brainfor Life (https://www.amazon.in/dp/0316380105)…
on “How gut microbes are joining the fight against cancer” ↗Just last night I bought a copy of Gut by Giulia Enders, partly as a present for someone. She goes into a lot brain/gut stuff. There's some on youtube here https://youtu.be/BJ-C99FwRHQ
on “Gut directly connected to brain, by a newly discovered neuron circuit” ↗