A lot of good stuff in this book, but also a great book to have summarized. If you are a frequent listener of Dave’s Bulletproof podcasts, there is not a ton of new information, but nonetheless a good read.
The first third of the book is largely dedicated to the science and mechanics behind strengthening your mitochondria (the powerhouse of your cells). The underlying theme of the book is that sub-optimal mitochondria is the source of most maladies and, of course, sub-optimal brain function.
A few take-ways from the first section of the book:
-Stop blaming yourself for running out of will-power – it’s not your moral failing. It’s biological: your mitcochondria are not running at the level they should be.
-Reduce the amount stimuli in your environment.
-Make the most important decisions first thing everyday, before you experience decision fatigue.
-You can grow new neurons at any age, and it is possible to increase your rate of neurogenesis by five times.
-Eat more good fat, particularly healthy saturated fat from grass-fed butter and meat.
-Eat a lot less sugar. Sugar reduces the rate of neurogenesis. Same with stress.
– Have more sex, as it can actually increase the rate of neurogenesis. But it if you’re a man, don’t ejaculate everyday because you’ll waste hormones that are tough to make, along with precious mitochondria.
-……. tbc