The Longevity Paradox: How to Die Young at a Ripe Old Age

A New Look at Healthy Aging – In this highly readable work, Dr. Jason Fung introduces an original theory that challenges conventional weight-loss advice and explores how controlling insulin is key not just for maintaining a healthy weight, but also for living a longer, healthier life. By focusing on insulin resistance, readers learn how to prevent and reverse metabolic disorders that can accelerate aging and cut life short.

Harness the Power of Fasting – Dr. Fung details various intermittent fasting methods as a practical tool for managing body weight, balancing hormones, and breaking insulin resistance. This approach stops the destructive cycle of over-eating and under-nourishment that undermines the body’s longevity.

Liberating from Diet Myths – Through clear explanations and extensive references to multiple studies, the book challenges the calorie-counting model and extreme exercise regimens. Instead, Dr. Fung provides five fundamental steps to regulate insulin and inflammation—helping the body maintain energy, vitality, and a more youthful state over time.

What Customers Say – Readers find the science both informative and eye-opening, noting that it helps them achieve sustainable fat loss and gives them greater control over their health. Many praise the easy-to-understand approach to insulin resistance and the viable nature of intermittent fasting. A few, however, find parts of the text repetitive or “boring,” though most consider it well worth the cost.

• Author: Dr. Jason Fung
• Pages: 296 (Paperback)
• Publisher: Greystone Books (March 1, 2016)
• ISBN-13: 978-1771641258
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 5.9 x 1.2 x 8.9 inches
• Main Focus: Weight management, insulin resistance, fasting protocols, healthy aging