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The Switch: Ignite Your Metabolism with Intermittent Fasting, Protein Cycling, and Keto Hardcover – December 31, 2019

by Mr. James W. Clement (Author), Kristin Loberg George M. Church (Foreword)

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How can you lose dramatic weight, ease chronic conditions, and stay healthier longer? Flip the switch on your metabolism with intermittent fasting, protein cycling, and keto!

Within each of us is an ancient mechanism that eliminates toxic materials, initiates fat burning, and protects cells from becoming dysfunctional—or turning cancerous. It’s called autophagy, and when it’s turned on, the complex operation not only can slow down the aging process, it can optimize biological function as a whole, helping to stave off all manner of diseases and affording us the healthy life spans we never thought possible. It’s the body’s ultimate switch to life.

So how can we positively activate this switch? How frequently should we fast and for how long? Which foods dial up autophagy or, conversely, turn it down? How much exercise and what types are recommended? What’s the sweet spot between intermittent fasting, protein cycling, and ketogenic eating?

Backed by a wealth of scientific data and featuring a gallery of guidelines to follow for lasting results, The Switch decodes the science of autophagy and teaches you how to control it and maximize its profound impact.

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December 31, 2019
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1982115394
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"I was blown away by this book. Through many years of research and an immersion in cutting-edge research, James Clement has produced the best book I’ve read on fasting and autophagy. Definitely worth the read!"
—David A. Sinclair, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Lifespan

"The Switch will undoubtedly rewrite your health destiny."
—David Perlmutter, MD, #1 New York Times bestsellinga uthor of Grain Brain and Brain Wash

"James Clement is a rare trailblazer in scientific circles. The Switch offers a paradigm shift in the way we think about health—and how to avoid decline and illness. This is a must read."
—Mark Hyman, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Food: What the Heck Should I Cook?

"There is an easy way to make your cells stronger and younger. James Clement has done the science to crack the code for all of us to stay younger longer. Read this book!"
—Dave Asprey, founder of Bulletproof and New York Times bestselling author of The Bulletproof Diet

"The Switch is a sweeping and fascinating journey on the science of aging and life-extension. Additionally, Clement offers years of distilled research with a practical guide to switch on the body’s innate ability to rejuvenate itself to live a longer and healthier life."
—Travis Christofferson, author of Tripping Over the Truth and Curable

"The Switch is a breakthrough twenty-first-century antiaging book!"
—Durk Pearson, Scientist and Coauthor of the #1 national bestseller Life Extension

"A must-read for anybody interested in promoting lifespan and health span."
—Dr. Steve Horvath, Professor of Human Genetics & Biostatistics at UCLA

“The Switch is a very balanced book, with plenty of nuanced suggestions for how you can make your food situation just a little bit better without making too many radical changes.”—Mashable

About the Author

James W. Clement is a lawyer and entrepreneur turned research scientist who has devoted the past two decades to understanding the science of life extension. He is best known for his Supercentenarian Research Study, which he started in 2010 with Professor George M. Church of Harvard Medical School. Through worldwide collaborations and in his own laboratory in Gainesville, Florida, he focuses on advancing cutting-edge biomedical discoveries so that humanity can take advantage of these antiaging breakthroughs. Visit him at JamesWClement.com or follow him on Twitter @JamesWClement.

Kristin Loberg has collaborated on a lengthy list of New York Times bestselling books, including Dr. David Perlmutter’s Grain Brain and Dr. David B. Agus’s The End of Illness and A Short Guide to a Long Life.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gallery Books; 1st edition (December 31, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1982115394
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1982115395
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.06 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.2 x 9 inches

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Jon G.

Great work but is it realistic?

Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2019

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First of all, I really enjoyed the book. The author clearly has the passion and has done the work to be considered an expert. The book is a fairly easy read that starts with the scientific studies and ends with the prescription for a lifestyle that will maximize one’s life. Here’s the thing . . . it’s a tough pill to swallow. The author is calling for intermittent fasting, keto diet and protein cycling all at once. While these methods are alternated and combined, the discipline required here is no joke.

I’m convinced that he’s probably correct and I want to say that I’m starting this tomorrow, but I’m just not sure I’ve got it in me. For reference, I completed a 70.3 mile triathlon last year.

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D. Pearson

The Switch: A 21st Century DIY book on life extension, anti-sging, and rejuvination

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2020

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This book is so good that my partner and I bought three copies; one for each of us, and a third for a physician friend.

Your cells have a master switch controlling growth and repair versus damage removal. To make new repairs you must remove old damage. Years of buildup of un-repaired damage can promote cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, adult onset diabetes, and aging itself. “The Switch” tells you how you can flip your switch to slow and even partially reverse your aging. These do it yourself anti-aging methods are simple, safe, inexpensive, scientifically sound, and include 23 pages of scientific literature citations.
“The Switch” is a breakthrough 21st century anti-aging book!
Durk Pearson (MIT 1965), scientist and co-author of the #1 million copy best seller, “Life Extension, A Practical Scientific Approach”

"MURDER AT THE DUMP: THE CASE OF THE DEADLY LEFT-OVERS" Hmmm. The real title of this book is "THE SWITCH”, which explains two important processes that affect aging, one that promotes growth and largely speeds aging, while the other promotes waste removal, which is necessary for repair, and slows aging. With extensive documentation, the book shows how you can help decide which process is predominant at what time. This is the practical scientific approach for taking advantage of the switch.
Live Long & Prosper,
Sandy Shaw, B.S. Chemistry (UCLA, 1965) co-author, "Life Extension, a Practical Scientific Approach”

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Dr. Mercola

Do You Want to Live to 110?

Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2019

You may not realize it but it is easier to become a billionaire than it is to live over 110. If you live that long you are called a supercentenarian and this is a very exclusive club. There are approximately four times more billionaires in the world than there are supercentenarians. Of the 70,000 or so Americans who live to be 100, only some two dozen are typically alive at 110.

James Clement is an extraordinarily dedicated and committed citizen scientist that is leading the charge to change these stats and not only increase the number of years we live but our healthspan which is the number of years that we are enjoying our health free of disabilities and disease and functioning just like we were in our 40s and 50s. He did pioneering work with his Supercentenarian Research Study in which he collected blood, skin or saliva from supercentenarians in 14 states and seven countries over a six-year period. Many were still gardening, arguing, driving and flirting.

James shares many of the secrets in this fascinating and easy to read book. I have been a natural medical physician for nearly four decades and am convinced that the primary tools he reviews in this book are some of the most powerful strategies you can implement to increase your chances to become a supercentenarian. Among these are the title of the book or teaching your body how to seamlessly alternate between activating catabolism, or breaking down and anabolism or building up of your body.

He discusses in great detail how the mTOR pathway is the key to achieving this and he teaches you how to have your body dutifully turn this switch on and off. One of the most important strategies would be to limit the number of hours you eat per day or something called time restricted eating (TRE). Over 90% of people eat more than 12 hours a day and most of us eat more than 16 hours a day which is a prescription for metabolic disaster as we are rarely allowing mTOR to shut off. By simply limiting the number of hours you eat every day you can activate ancient pathways that are designed to optimize your health span.

James is a researcher to keep your eyes on as he is currently involved in well over a dozen simultaneous aging reversal research projects in his lab. This book will be a great primer to help improve your health so you can implement the next findings that will result from his current research that can take you to the next level and help you reach 110 with full functionality.

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Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2020

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I've read lots of books on health and diet. The Switch by James W. Clement has been the most helpful for me. I really appreciate the information that he shares. I think I've been following quite closely his outline, even before reading the book; I was doing intermittent fasting, and it works for me. I tried carnivore, and it was not quite what I needed. I don't have autoimmune issues like some do. I like his list of "Unlimited Foods", I have to watch the oxalates, so the smaller portions list works for me. I do think macadamia nuts are way overpriced, and other nuts will work for me; I like his list of oils. I have been eating more fish, mostly wild salmon. I really feel good eating salmon and not so much beef. Wild caught salmon is expensive, but by cutting out a lot of other foods and supplements I was taking, I can do it. I appreciate his list of supplements. When I was eating KETO, my total cholesterol shot up to over 300. I have to watch my blood pressure, and I think it's important for me to keep my cholesterol down somewhat. I have always exercised a lot, and I like that he encourages exercise. I'm 80 years old, and I want to have the best health I can have as long as I can. I really want to thank James Clement for writing this book and sharing what he has learned about health and diet. All of his information is so appreciated. Thank you!

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M. Gorichs

finally, the complete picture

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2020

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I have read so much about Keto but always seemed there was something missing. This book has that something. It is the how and why of keto. Why for some carnivore works better and why for others like me the lower amount of protein and more fiber is better. It is how and why autophagy works and how you can easily control it. If it is about health and not just weight, then you want to read this book

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Stan

Must read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2020

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The more I read it the more I like it.
Obviously the main point of the book is the switch - mTOR and authopagy.
The book is big on intermittent fasting and keto diet.
Chapter 9 is extremely useful: it has practical recommendations about what to eat or not to eat to implement the ideas explained earlier.
I think it is the most impactful book I read in the last couple of years. It is going to make a difference in my life, as I am going to incorporate many of its ideas.

3 people found this helpful

SA Gamble

This info plus no seed oils and you are set

Reviewed in Australia on July 13, 2020

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He says,
"It pains me to watch someone order a plateful of fluffy buttermilk pancakes doused with lots of syrup and a side of bacon, followed by an order of cheesy pizza. Yes, I have witnessed this, and all I see is diabetes on a plate with heart disease for dessert. We deserve better."
So true, unfortunately.
Drop ALL seed oils and you are ahead of the race, the human race. Find Prof. Knobbe for seed oil info.

One person found this helpful

Aviral

Compulsory reading for people not wanting to die

Reviewed in India on August 30, 2020

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Comprehensive body of work on how switching the body from anabolic to catabolic states, in the process activating from autophagy, can really do wonders for our health and longevity. Recommendations in the book are definitly worth implementing.

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Yee

How to prolong health span

Reviewed in Australia on February 29, 2020

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Interesting link between various studies that leads to new insights on IGFR, mTOR and autophagy. Informative and understandable, useful n practical guidelines to prolong health span.

merry r.

It is a good book

Reviewed in Japan on August 1, 2021

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It is nice to know some information about aging from this book.

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