Reviews of books on nutrition and medicine
This section is dedicated to reviews of key books on nutrition, functional medicine, and orthomolecular approaches. It includes works by leading authors — from classic studies on vitamins to modern research on the role of the microbiome, inflammation, genetics, nutrition, and the keto diet. Each review conveys the main ideas of the book, its practical significance, and its contribution to understanding the relationship between nutrition, metabolism, and human health.
09.02.2026. The Telomerase Revolution, Michael Fossel, 2015
In this book, Michael Fossel systematically unfolds the idea that aging is not an abstract "wear and tear of the organism," but a specific biological process directly linked to the shortening of telomeres and the loss of cells' ability to divide and regenerate. The key thought of the author is that it is the decrease in telomerase activity that underlies most age-associated diseases — cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, immune, and metabolic. Fossel shows that aging and age-related diseases are essentially the same phenomenon, and therefore they cannot be effectively treated separately without addressing the root cause. The author argues that the activation of telomerase can not only slow down aging but potentially reverse age-related changes at the cellular and tissue levels, restoring organ functions. Ultimately, the book concludes that the medicine of the future will inevitably shift from "patching symptoms" to treating the very mechanism of aging, and telomerase will become the central tool of this rev
08.02.2026. Microbes, mom, no panic, Jack Gilbert, Robert Finley, Maria Gloria Dominguez-Bello, 2017.
This book is a popular science and very practical guide for parents on how the child's microbiome is formed from the moment of conception and in the first years of life, and why it is critically important for immunity, metabolism, and overall health. The authors explain how childbirth (natural or cesarean), breastfeeding, antibiotics, environmental sterility, and nutrition affect the "colonization" of microbes, and why excessive sterility can be more harmful than helpful. The key message of the book is that microbes are not enemies, but a necessary part of human biology. The task of parents is not to "sterilize" the child, but to create conditions for the formation of a stable and diverse microbiome. The authors' conclusion is pragmatic: less panic, fewer unnecessary interventions, and more conscious decisions based on an understanding of the role of microbes in the development of a healthy organism.
07.02.2026. Blocked Neurons, Susan Thompson, 2017
This book is dedicated to the problem of excess weight and overeating. It explains why most people fail to lose weight and maintain results despite diets and willpower efforts. The author shows that the root of the problem lies in the brain's functioning: it perceives weight loss as a threat to survival and triggers biological defense mechanisms—intensified hunger, cravings for food, and sabotage of any restrictions. The book thoroughly examines why willpower doesn't work, how stress and chaotic eating block self-regulation, and what conditions allow to "calm" the brain and regain control over eating behavior. The author's final conclusion is that sustainable weight loss is only possible with a systemic approach focused on neurobiology, rather than on prohibitions: when the brain stops fighting, the body begins to lose weight on its own, and the result becomes long-term.
06.02.2026. "Your second brain is the gut. A compass book on the invisible connections of our body," Kropka, 2018.
The book is dedicated to the role of the intestine as a key regulator of health, behavior, and the psycho-emotional state of a person. The author explains in detail why the intestine can be considered the "second brain": it contains its own nervous system, actively interacts with the brain through the "gut-brain" axis, influences immunity, hormonal balance, levels of inflammation, and even the formation of mood and habits. The book examines how the microbiota participates in metabolism, the synthesis of neurotransmitters, and the protection of the body, why the modern lifestyle, nutrition, antibiotics, and chronic stress destroy this system, and what consequences this leads to — from digestive problems to anxiety and depressive states. The conclusion of the book is an understanding of the intestine as a central organ of health regulation and a practical takeaway: restoring microbiota, nutrition, and life rhythms is the foundation for not only physical but also mental well-being.
05.02.2026. One more piece!, David Kessler, 2009
A book about why we overeat. The author argues that it is not due to weak willpower, but because of how the modern food environment rewires the brain. Kessler shows that the food industry deliberately creates products with a "bliss point" — the perfect combination of sugar, fat, salt, and texture that activates reward systems and turns off natural satiety signals. The author examines the neurobiology of appetite, the role of dopamine and habits, explains why ultra-processed food creates compulsive behavior, and why "just one more bite" becomes an automatic response. The key takeaway is that weight and health control starts not with counting calories, but with managing the environment and triggers: minimizing hyper-stimulating products, restoring sensitivity to satiety, and consciously forming eating patterns that return control to the brain, not the industry.
04.02.2026. "Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That Make Us Overeat," Stephan J. Guyenet, 2018
In this book, neurobiologist Stephan Guyenet explains overeating and obesity not as a problem of willpower or "bad habits," but as a consequence of the ancient evolutionary mechanisms of the brain that no longer align with the conditions of the modern world. The author shows that the brain regulates body mass and appetite through complex systems of reward, satiety, and "lipostat" (control of fat stores), and thus resists attempts to lose weight through simple calorie restriction. Particular attention is given to the roles of dopamine, leptin, the hypothalamus, and the brainstem, as well as why highly palatable, energy-dense foods literally "take control" of behavior. The key takeaway of the book is that effective weight management is only possible through understanding the neurobiology of appetite and creating conditions under which the brain stops perceiving weight loss as a threat to survival, rather than through diets, willpower, and medical intervention.
03.02.2026. "The Plant Paradox," Steven Gundry, 2017
The book is dedicated to the role of plant protective substances — primarily lectins — in the development of chronic inflammation, metabolic disorders, autoimmune diseases, and gut issues. The author, a cardiac surgeon with extensive clinical experience, claims that many "healthy" foods (whole grains, legumes, nightshades, certain fruits and nuts) can damage the intestinal barrier, disrupt the immune system, and contribute to weight gain, even with formally correct nutrition. Gandry suggests rethinking traditional dietary dogmas and shifting to a diet with minimal lectin content, focusing on properly prepared vegetables, quality fats, animal protein, and fermented products. The conclusion of the book is that health and longevity depend not so much on calories and the "macronutrient balance" but on the interaction of food with the gut, microbiota, and immune system, and that individual tolerance to foods is more important than universal recommendations.
02.02.2026. "The End of Alzheimer's", Dale Bredesen, 2017
The book is dedicated to the prevention and reversible slowing of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease based on a systemic, metabolic approach. The author shows that neurodegeneration is not "one disease," but rather the result of a combination of factors: insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, sleep disturbances, toxic load, and chronic stress. Bredesen offers a personalized ReCODE program that combines nutrition (with an emphasis on metabolic flexibility), correction of vitamins and minerals, hormone optimization, sleep management, physical activity, and inflammation reduction. The main conclusion of the book is that with early detection and elimination of causes, cognitive functions can be stabilized and partially restored, and brain aging is not an inevitable process.
31.01.2026. "The Truth About Cholesterol," Uffe Ravnskov, 2007
The book by Swedish doctor and researcher Uffe Ravnskov questions the widely accepted "lipid hypothesis," which states that high cholesterol levels are the main cause of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases. The author thoroughly analyzes epidemiological studies, clinical trials, and statistics from various countries, showing that the link between blood cholesterol and the risk of heart attack or stroke is significantly weaker than commonly believed, and in certain groups (the elderly, women) may even be absent or reversed. Ravnskov emphasizes the protective functions of cholesterol—its role in immunity, hormonal balance, and tissue repair—and criticizes the aggressive prescription of statins without considering individual context. The conclusion of the book is a call to reconsider the dogmas of cardiology, to adopt a more cautious approach to lowering cholesterol "at any cost," and to shift the focus from a single marker to the real causes of inflammation, vascular damage, and metabolic disorder
30.01.2026. "Healthy Keto," Eric Berg, 2021
This book is dedicated to the ketogenic diet as a hormonal-metabolic strategy for health improvement, rather than just a means of weight loss. The author consistently explains that the key reason for excess fat, chronic fatigue, and metabolic disorders is not calories, but a hormonal imbalance, primarily of insulin, cortisol, and thyroid hormones. Keto is viewed as a tool for reducing insulin and restoring the body's ability to burn fat. An important place is occupied by the concept of body types (adrenal, thyroid, ovarian, hepatic), where fat accumulation and symptoms are explained by the dysfunction of specific glands. Berg emphasizes the role of potassium, magnesium, sodium, sleep, stress, and sugar elimination as fundamental factors for recovery. The conclusion of the book is that health is achieved not by restricting food, but by resetting hormonal regulation, where ketogenic nutrition, vegetables, adequate fats, and gland recovery restore normal metabolism and energy to the body.
29.01.2026. "The Proof: Successes with Cellular Nutrients Confirm Vitamin Research Findings," Matthias Rath, 2012
The book is a collection of documented testimonies from patients with various oncological diagnoses who used the approach of cellular medicine, based on the application of vitamins, amino acids, and plant nutrients. The author constructs a concept of cancer as a connective tissue disease and a disruption of the control over enzymes that destroy collagen, emphasizing the role of vitamin C, lysine, proline, polyphenols, selenium, and other nutrients in stabilizing the extracellular matrix, suppressing invasion and metastasis of tumors. The main part of the book consists of letters from patients and excerpts from medical reports demonstrating improvement in condition, absence of relapses, and refusal of chemotherapy and radiation therapy in favor of nutrient support. Rat concludes that cellular medicine can play a key role in the prevention and control of cancer, and also criticizes the pharmaceutical model of oncology, which focuses on symptomatic and toxic treatment instead of addressing the biological c
28.01.2026. The Brain Chemistry Plan, Michael Lesser, Collin J. Kapklein, 2003
The book is dedicated to the relationship between brain biochemistry, nutrition, and psycho-emotional state. The authors consider depression, anxiety, addictions, attention disorders, and eating disorders not as "purely psychological" problems, but as a consequence of an imbalance of neurotransmitters — serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, GABA, and endorphins. The central idea is that adjusting the diet, replenishing deficiencies of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, as well as stabilizing blood glucose levels, can significantly improve brain function and human behavior. Lesser and Kapklyan propose a step-by-step, personalized approach: to identify the leading neurochemical imbalance based on symptoms and select nutrition and nutrients that support the corresponding neurotransmitter systems. The conclusion of the book is the assertion that restoring the biochemical foundation of the brain is often the key to sustainable mental improvements and can complement or, in some cases, reduce the need for pharm
27.01.2026. "Road Map to Health," Matthias Rath, 2007
The book is a manifesto of orthomolecular and cellular medicine, in which Matthias Rath asserts that the main chronic diseases of modernity — cardiovascular diseases, cancer, immune deficiencies — are fundamentally based on micronutrient deficiencies, rather than an "incurable nature," as is commonly accepted in the pharmaceutical model. The author details the scientific foundations of the role of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids in maintaining the structure of blood vessels, cellular energy, and immune protection, contrasting this approach with symptomatic and often aggressive drug therapy. At the same time, the book has a distinctly socio-political character: Rath criticizes the "pharmaceutical business with disease," the influence of corporations on politics, medicine, and international institutions, and draws a historical parallel between the liberation of humanity from illiteracy in the 16th century and the necessity of liberating health in the 21st century. The author's final conclusion is that t
This book is a manifesto of orthomolecular medicine, written by a practicing physician and a student of Linus Pauling's ideas. Kunin consistently shows that most chronic and "unexplained" diseases are related not to a deficiency of drugs, but to a deficiency of the right molecules—vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids—and to chronic toxic load. The author criticizes orthodox medicine for ignoring nutrition, trace elements, and individual biochemistry, describing clinical cases of successful use of megadoses of vitamins (B₃, B₆, B₁₂, C, A), correction of mineral deficiencies, elimination of food allergies and toxins. Special attention is given to the role of B vitamins in psychiatry, homocysteine, DNA repair, antioxidants, and the myths about the toxicity of vitamins. The conclusion of the book: diagnosis and treatment should start with nutrition and biochemistry, not end with them; the orthomolecular approach is not an "alternative," but a scientifically grounded, physiological medicine focused on
In this book, Abram Hoffer — one of the founders of orthomolecular psychiatry — summarizes over half a century of experience working with mental disorders, primarily schizophrenia, comparing the state of psychiatry in the 1950s and the early 21st century. The author shows that despite the technological advancements in modern psychiatry, the actual recovery of patients has not improved, and in many ways has worsened: diagnoses have become more complicated, medication-based suppression of symptoms has replaced treatment of causes, and the number of chronic patients has increased. Hoffer consistently criticizes the DSM diagnostic system, institutionalization, the degradation of patient care conditions, and the neglect of the role of nutrition and brain biochemistry. In contrast, he describes the orthomolecular approach — the use of optimal doses of vitamins (primarily niacin), minerals, proper nutrition, adequate living conditions, respect for the patient's individuality, and social support. The main conclus
24.01.2026. "Progesterone in Orthomolecular Medicine," Raymond Peat, 1993
In this work, Raymond Peat considers progesterone not as a "reproductive hormone," but as a universal protective and regulatory factor of metabolism, energy, and the body's adaptation. He shows that progesterone is a key antagonist of estrogen and cortisol, supports thyroid function, mitochondria, and oxidative respiration, reduces hypoxia, edema, seizure readiness, and stress-induced tissue damage. The central idea of the book is that many chronic diseases (PMS, menopause, infertility, depression, epilepsy, autoimmune conditions, tumor processes) are related not to "estrogen deficiency," but to progesterone deficiency and functional hypothyroidism. Peat explains the biochemistry of steroidogenesis in detail (the role of cholesterol, vitamin A, T3, magnesium, vitamin E), criticizes synthetic progestins and hormonal contraception, and justifies the use of natural progesterone (especially in solution with vitamin E) as a physiological, safe, and metabolically correct approach. The conclusion of the book is.
This book is a comprehensive collection of works and clinical observations by 65 leading specialists in the field of orthomolecular medicine and brings together nearly half a century of research, largely published in the Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine. The authors consistently advocate the idea that many chronic and "incurable" diseases — from mental disorders, cardiovascular and oncological diseases to infections, addictions, and neurodegenerative conditions — are largely related to deficiencies and the individual body's need for nutrients that exceed standard RDA. The book demonstrates how high (therapeutic) doses of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids can act as a safe and effective alternative or complement to pharmacotherapy, providing numerous clinical cases, mechanistic explanations, and the historical context of the medical establishment's resistance to new paradigms. The authors' final conclusion is that the orthomolecular approach —...
In this book, one of the founders of orthomolecular psychiatry elaborates on the biochemical concept of schizophrenia and an approach to its treatment that is based not on suppressing symptoms with psychotropic drugs, but on correcting the disrupted biochemistry of the brain with nutrients. Hoffer views schizophrenia as a syndrome with multiple causes — dietary and "cerebral" allergies, dependencies on vitamins (primarily B₃ and B₆), deficiencies of fatty acids and minerals, oxidative stress, and toxic factors. The central focus is the adrenochrome hypothesis, which posits that the key link in the disease is the pathological oxidation of catecholamines and a deficiency of antioxidant protection. The author details therapeutic dosages of niacin, vitamin C, B₆, folate, B₁₂, fatty acids, zinc, selenium, and manganese, discussing their safety and combination with medications. Based on clinical observations and controlled studies, he asserts that with early initiation of orthomolecular therapy, it is possibl
This book is a systematic and practical introduction to orthomolecular medicine — an approach based on the use of optimal, rather than minimal, doses of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients to maintain health and treat diseases. The authors demonstrate that many chronic and mental illnesses are the result of biochemical individual differences and nutrient deficiencies that cannot be corrected by standard dietary recommendations or solely by medication therapy. Special attention is given to niacin (vitamin B3), vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin D, other B vitamins, and minerals, as well as their role in the treatment of mental disorders, cardiovascular diseases, arthritis, cancer, allergies, epilepsy, and age-related brain disorders. The key idea of the book is the principle of individuality: nutrient needs can vary by orders of magnitude, and it is precisely the consideration of these differences that allows for sustainable therapeutic results. Ultimately, the authors arrive...
20.01.2026. Orthomolecular Medicine: Healing Cancer, Abram Hoffer, Linus Pauling, 2004
The book is dedicated to the orthomolecular approach in the treatment of oncological diseases and considers cancer not only as a local tumor but as a systemic disorder of metabolism, immunity, and cell growth regulation. The authors thoroughly justify the role of high (therapeutic) doses of vitamins, amino acids, and other nutrients — primarily vitamin C, niacin, and antioxidants — in supporting antitumor protection, reducing the toxicity of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and improving the quality and duration of patients' lives. The book is based on clinical observations, biochemical mechanisms, and a critique of the purely pharmacological approach, emphasizing that nutrition and nutritional correction should be the foundation of comprehensive cancer therapy. The authors' conclusion is unequivocal: orthomolecular medicine does not oppose oncology but expands its possibilities, shifting the focus from suppressing symptoms to restoring the physiological balance of the body.
19.01.2026. "Ortho-Molecular Nutrition: New Lifestyle for Super Good Health," Abram Hoffer, Morton Walker, 1978
This book is one of the key practical expositions of the orthomolecular approach to health, based on the idea that for the normal functioning of cells, each person needs optimal, rather than minimally acceptable, amounts of nutrients. The authors demonstrate how modern diets, with an excess of refined carbohydrates, sugar, and processed foods, lead to hidden deficiencies of vitamins and minerals, which underlie many chronic diseases—from hypoglycemia and allergies to depression, schizophrenia, and premature aging. The book explains in detail the role of vitamins (including in therapeutic doses), minerals, and amino acids, discusses the concept of individual needs, criticizes RDA as a guideline focused only on survival rather than health, and offers a holistic strategy: eliminating "empty calories," transitioning to whole foods, and targeted nutritional correction. The final message of the book is that many mental and somatic problems are not "incurable," but often represent biochemical...
18.01.2026. Nutrition and Mental Illness: An Orthomolecular Approach, Carl C. Pfeiffer, 1988
In the book, the author systematically presents the orthomolecular approach to mental disorders, considering them as a consequence of biochemical imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, and metabolic disturbances, rather than exclusively as "psychological" or genetically predetermined conditions. Pfeiffer thoroughly examines the role of B vitamins, zinc, copper, magnesium, manganese, amino acids, and fatty acids in brain function, describes clinical types of patients (including pyroluria, methylation disorders, copper/zinc imbalances), as well as the impact of toxins and heavy metals. The book relies on clinical experience and laboratory diagnostics, emphasizing the individualization of therapy and the priority of correcting nutrition and nutrient status. The author's concluding position is that many mental disorders can be significantly alleviated or corrected with precise biochemical diagnostics and targeted nutritional support, which should be regarded as a foundation rather than an addition to treatment.
17.01.2026. "Natural Strategies for Cancer Patients," Russell Blaylock, M.D., 2003
The book is dedicated to an integrative and biochemically oriented approach to supporting oncology patients, complementing standard treatment. Russell Blaylock views cancer as a multifactorial process associated with chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, immune dysfunction, toxic load, and deficiencies of key nutrients. The author thoroughly analyzes the role of nutrition, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, antioxidants, and amino acids in modulating tumor growth, reducing side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and supporting quality of life. Particular attention is given to glutamate excitotoxicity, inflammatory cytokines, the impact of heavy metals and chemical toxins, as well as the importance of individualized strategy selection. The conclusion of the book is that cancer cannot be viewed in isolation from the overall metabolic and immune status of the body, and that proper nutrient and anti-inflammatory support can significantly influence the course of the disease and recovery processes
16.01.2026. "Mental and Elemental Nutrients: A Physician’s Guide to Nutrition and Mental Health," Carl S. Pfeiffer, 1975
The book is dedicated to the biochemical and nutritional foundations of mental health and examines psychiatric disorders as a result of individual metabolic disturbances, deficiencies of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, as well as toxic loads. Pfiffer systematically demonstrates the role of zinc, copper, manganese, magnesium, B vitamins, vitamin C, and other nutrients in the regulation of neurotransmitters, detoxification, and the functioning of the nervous system, introducing concepts of biochemical individuality, pyroluria, methylation disorders, and micronutrient imbalances. The author concludes that dietary correction and targeted nutritional therapy can not only alleviate symptoms but also eliminate the biochemical causes of anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, behavioral and cognitive disorders, forming the basis of the orthomolecular approach in psychiatry.
The book is a carefully curated collection of texts in which Linus Pauling articulates his key ideas — from fundamental chemistry and the nature of chemical bonds to the role of vitamins, nutrition, the molecular basis of health, as well as his active civic stance against nuclear weapons and for scientific integrity. Through speeches, articles, and interviews, Pauling's holistic worldview is revealed: he views health and disease at the molecular level, emphasizing the importance of optimal (rather than minimal) concentrations of nutrients, primarily vitamin C, for prevention and therapy. The conclusion of the book is the image of a scientist for whom science is inseparable from ethics and responsibility to society, and the medicine of the future should be based on biochemistry, prevention, and respect for the body's natural mechanisms.
14.01.2026. "Health and Nutrition Secrets That Can Save Your Life," Russell L. Blaylock, MD, 2002
This book is a summary of the clinical and scientific experience of neurosurgeon Russell Blaylock, dedicated to the role of nutrition, toxins, and inflammation in the development of chronic and degenerative diseases. The author consistently demonstrates that most diseases—from cardiovascular issues and diabetes to neurodegenerative disorders (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS)—share common biochemical mechanisms: chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and excitotoxicity. Blaylock emphasizes the key role of micronutrient, antioxidant, and essential fat deficiencies, as well as the destructive impact of heavy metals (mercury, aluminum, lead), fluoride, and food additives on the nervous system and immunity. The central conclusion of the book is that genes are not a sentence: nutrition and nutritional support can "turn off" pathological genes, reduce inflammation, and radically change the trajectory of health if intervention begins early enough and is aimed at restoring cellular bioc
13.01.2026. "Healing the Mind the Natural Way: Nutritional Solutions to Psychological Problems," Pat Lazarus, 1995
The book is dedicated to the orthomolecular approach to mental health and advocates the idea that most psychological and psychiatric problems have a biochemical basis and are directly related to nutrient deficiencies, food and chemical intolerances, and neurotransmitter imbalances. Pat Lazarus, drawing on the works of Abram Hoffer, Carl Pfeiffer, William Philpott, and other pioneers of nutritional psychiatry, demonstrates that depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar conditions, schizophrenia, ADHD, eating disorders, postpartum depression, and even some forms of "mental retardation" can be the result of deficiencies in B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, calcium, imbalances of copper and zinc, hypoglycemia, excess sugar, and hidden food allergies. The key conclusion of the book is that psychotropic medications often merely suppress symptoms, while restoring individual biochemistry through nutrition and targeted nutritional therapy can eliminate the root causes of disorders, restore cognitive...
12.01.2026. "Good Health Is Possible," Matthias Rath, Linus Pauling, 1998
The book is dedicated to the concept of cellular medicine and asserts that most chronic diseases—primarily cardiovascular, oncological, and degenerative—are fundamentally rooted in deficiencies of vitamins, minerals, and other vital micronutrients at the cellular level. The authors thoroughly examine the role of vitamin C, amino acids, antioxidants, and trace elements in maintaining the integrity of connective tissue, blood vessels, and cell membranes, contrasting the nutritional approach with the pharmacological model of medicine. The central idea of the book is that the body is capable of healing and preventing diseases if optimal nutritional conditions are provided to the cells, rather than suppressing symptoms with medications. The conclusion reached by the authors is that health is not a matter of genetic predisposition, but rather the result of manageable biochemical processes, and a competent correction of nutrient status can radically reduce the risk of chronic diseases and prolong active life.
10.01.2026. "Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills," Russell Blaylock, 2011
In this book, neurosurgeon Russell Blaylock thoroughly examines the phenomenon of excitotoxins — substances that excessively stimulate neurons and lead to their damage or death. The author demonstrates that compounds such as glutamate, aspartame, and other flavor enhancers widely used in the food industry can disrupt brain function, exacerbate neuroinflammation, deplete the protective mechanisms of the nervous system, and accelerate the development of neurodegenerative diseases. The book links excitotoxicity to Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, migraines, autism, ADHD, and chronic fatigue, emphasizing the role of nutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and oxidative stress. The author's conclusion is unequivocal: the constant intake of excitotoxins through food is a hidden but systemic factor in brain damage, and a conscious choice of products along with the restoration of nutrient balance are key conditions for protecting the nervous system and maintaining cognitive health.
09.01.2026. "Brain Allergies: The Psycho-Nutrient Connection," William H. Philpott, Dwight K. Kalita, 1982
The book is dedicated to the concept of "brain allergy" — a condition in which food products, chemicals, and nutrient deficiencies cause not only somatic but also pronounced psycho-emotional and behavioral disorders. The authors show that depression, anxiety, irritability, panic attacks, attention disorders, chronic fatigue, and even aggressive or dependent behavior can be the result of hidden food reactions and deficiencies of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. The central idea of the book is that psychiatry and neurology cannot effectively operate without considering nutrition, brain biochemistry, and individual food tolerance. Philpott and Kalita conclude that eliminating trigger foods, restoring nutrient balance, and supporting detoxification systems can radically change a person's mental state without lifelong use of psychotropic medications.