Your Guide to Cellular Health: Unlocking the Science of Longevity and Joy

10 reviews for Your Guide to Cellular Health: Unlocking the Science of Longevity and Joy

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   Imagi – April 11, 2025

   Top 7 tips I discovered: Best food list, supplements, and insights
   Hi all. I found this to be Dr. Mercola’s most comprehensive work. I summarize my big takeaways from this book – including what people here have been asking about 1) supplements 2) a summary of the book and 3) the biggest points.First, as you might guess from the title, I learned a lot about how our cells – and especially our mitochondria – play a big role in our energy levels. My doc already recommended I take KPAX Immune from Stanford U. for my fatigue, which overlaps with Mercola’s mito supplement regimen, below, (whew) but we all need more than that. Our digestive system breaks down food into metabolites. Mitochondria are the little engines inside our cells that turn metabolites into a storable fuel called ATP. When they work well, we feel alert and strong; when they don’t, we get tired and run down.Mercola explains how what we EAT is a big, big deal. The details in these chapters are indispensable in my opinion but here’s the gloss: Low in simple sugars, high in healthy fats. Excess carbs and sugars produce extra waste; no bueno. Healthy fats, like those from avocados or nuts, are the base materials for our body to produce hormones, which signal all sorts of processes. Mercola explains how protein takes more energy for your body to break down, which is great if you are watching your weight, and also prevents muscle loss as we age. Boom.Top foods: Wild-Caught Fatty Fish, Organic Leafy Greens, Cruciferous Vegetables, Avocados, Nuts and Seeds, Berries, Fermented Foods, Pasture-Raised Eggs, Grass-Fed Meats, Coconut Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Bone Broth.Fasting. (I know it sounds terrible just wait). Most of us already do this when we sleep at night we just don’t call it fasting. Intermittent fasting is simply extending that period a bit more (eat dinner early and/or breakfast late) – not as frightening as it sounds. Banger benefits – allows your cells to repair themselves. This process, autophagy, helps remove damaged parts from the cells. Regular fasting may help you improve energy levels too.Movement is another powerful tool. Activities like high-intensity interval training (HIIT) not only build muscle but also signal your body to heal. Just brisk walking can help, especially when combined with the above.Sunlight. Natural light, particularly near-infrared light, helps activate enzymes in the cells.Supplements can also help. For instance, CoQ10 is a nutrient that helps mitochondria make energy. Magnesium is vital – 50% of people are deficient!! Other supplements like alpha-lipoic acid, acetyl-L-carnitine, and N-acetyl cysteine help reduce cellular damage, help fight fatigue and boost immunity. If you don’t want to buy dozens of these separately check out Stanford’s KPAX Immune, Elysum Signal, and Integrative’s Mitonutrients (that’s mito- not micro-)Finally, processed foods, pesticides, and even certain types of radiation from everyday devices can stress our cells. Pretty simple overview here is keep a clean diet and limit exposure to unnecessary toxins.Dr. M’s approach to cellular health is about combining all of the above, not just one diet or pill or hack . I recommend reading the whole book, as there is far more detail than I can possibly cover here. Hope this helps get you started. 

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   Scott Cayouette – April 11, 2025

   Fantastic book from Dr Mercola
   Dr. Joseph Mercola does it again with this comprehensive book on Cellular health that explains as best as he can in simplified language and does his own research that Dr Mercola followers expect and keep on getting over and over when he releases a book on a very important health topic that both Nutritional experts and people who care about their health can learn and reference from equally. A great addition to your knowledge on Nutrition and health from one of my favorite medical authors with Real world experience as well. Super book ona topic that We All need to know more about.

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   Lisa – April 11, 2025

   Great Info
   Dr Mercola gives a lot of information in this book on taking control of your health. He breaks things down so you understand the why’s of what is happening to your health and how you can take control and help yourself get better and healthier. I have been following Dr Mercola for several years and like the fact that he doesn’t blindly follow the medical system like the majority of the medical doctors do. He is truly looking to help people get healthier and better and live their best life no matter what their age is. If you are looking to change your health for the better then I highly recommend this book. If you are looking for a quick fix your are looking in the wrong place as there is no quick fixes when it comes to your health. This is a lifelong process that you have to be vigilant at as our food system is loaded with horrible so called food items that we all need to steer clear of. Take control of your health and you will never regret it. Better health to all.

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   standardpoodlesrock – April 11, 2025

   Another five star book from Dr Mercola
   Dr. Mercola does his research carefully and writes caringly. This is evident again in this new book.As new solid information comes in Dr. M is not stuck trying to defend a previous protocol but rather invites new scientifically proven information into his advice for readers. His knowledge grows because he is forever curious. Dr. Mercola is probably a genius in the field of medicine but also in determining the root cause of medical issues. I appreciate his willingness to share his expertise with us.When people say that he is making money selling his supplements etc. the answer is: so what? Why shouldn’t he? He gives his information out for free daily which very often includes methods that will benefit the reader that he has no financial interest in. For example he suggests the optimal way of getting vitamin D is from sunlight. There are hundreds of other examples: Getting proper rest, doing Kaatsu, certain exercises, proper nutrition, methylene blue, etc. This genius has taken MSM hits for so many years in order to bring us the truth. We should all applaud his tenacity and thank our lucky stars that he does this.’Your guide to Cellular Health’ is the best new source of his expertise and I highly recommend it for anyone interested in preserving your health while perhaps determining the root cause of your illness.

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   Amazon Customer – April 11, 2025

   Insightful- proceed with Caution
   While this is well written and accessible, I want to caution people that if they have struggles with these recommendations, they may have a more complex metabolic or biologic issue on board like mold or MCAS which releases great amounts of histamine. SNPS, genetic glitches, which may Interfere with folate metabolism or sulphur metabolism, can get in the way of many of these well-meaning interventions which work for most people.Specifically though I would like to note that on page 254 it says to, “Soak your white rice overnight, to remove impurities” but I have seen research which recommends boiling rice for 5 minutes in water and then replacing the water and continuing to cook, will significantly lower the arsenic content which is most concerning. With my mold sensitivity, I also believe that it lowers the mold count even though I’m using an organic product.Adding some white rice and small amount of carbohydrate to my diet was helpful – I just have to eat it at the end of my meal after my protein.Thank you for writing this, Doctor.

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   j.s. – April 11, 2025

   Thank you Dr. Mercola for this comprehensive book with so much practical advice, and substantiating research for optimal health. This book takes the ketogenic and carnivore diets one step further and answers – “what next and why?” A must read. Highly recommended.

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   Angela Nowak – April 11, 2025

   Such joy to read! Written in a simple, accessible language even if you are not a medical professional. Truly informative, helpful and life changing knowledge.

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   Amazon Käufer – April 11, 2025

   Eigentlich bin ich ein Fan von Dr. Mercola aber dieses Buch hat mich schwer enttäuscht.Viele Seiten, wenig einsetzbare, manchmal widersprüchliche Informationen.Viel Zeit mit dem Lesen verschwendet ohne wichtige Kenntnisse erhalten zu haben. Der Autor scheint auch im Chemie-Unterricht nicht aufgepasst zu haben. Oxydation ist immer mit Verlust von Elektronen verbunden und nicht umgekehrt. Kindle-Bücher können leider nicht zurück gegeben werden also verschwendetes Geld…

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   Dalmatia – April 11, 2025

   Found first part a bit tedious but when Mercola got to the point, he gave an excellent account of the Ray Peat/ biogenic approach to energy metabolism. His strength is in explaining complex topics so non scientific people can understand, e.g the Randle cycle. I was surprised that it took him all these years to discover Ray Peat’s writings. He has now added his own touch, e.g. his emphasis on pre/probiotics.I am one of the unlucky ones who has not lost weight following Ray Peat but I am healthier.I like having the information in one place. I have always regretted that Ray did not write a ‘Bioenergetics for dummies’ himself, but this is the next best thing. I wish Georgi Dinkov would also write a book but accept he would have to give up the day job to find the time. Perhaps the authors should be listed as Mercola, Peat and Dinkov.

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    Joshua Hübner – April 11, 2025

    I got pretty disappointed by the book. There’s nothing in it that hasn’t been said before so often. You can basically skip the first 3 chapters because they contain zero useful advice.For me as a scientist the worst part is: No studies have been cited at all. Mercola talks about a few studies but never mentions namens. This is poor investigation. Don’t buy the book