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865454The Prolongation of Life: Optimistic Studieshttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/the-prolongation-of-life-optimistic-studies/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/1295502/e1382cb5-78ae-434c-ba06-585a765c0631.jpg?v=6388878739512700003939MXNDigiCatInStock/Ebooks/<p>In "The Prolongation of Life: Optimistic Studies," Elie Metchnikoff explores the intriguing possibility of extending human life through scientific understanding and social reform. This pioneering work combines elements of biology, philosophy, and sociology, questioning prevailing notions of aging and health. Metchnikoff, using a rigorous yet accessible literary style, engages with contemporary debates in gerontology and health science, presenting a blend of empirical research and theoretical propositions that challenge earlier paradigms about aging. Central to his thesis is the suggestion that lifestyle choices and diet, particularly the consumption of fermented foods, play a crucial role in promoting longevity. Elie Metchnikoff, a prominent biologist best known for his theories on immunity, was profoundly influenced by his research on cellular aging and disease. His background in microbiology, particularly his discoveries regarding phagocytosis, positioned him uniquely to approach aging from a holistic perspective. Metchnikoffs positive outlook on life extension reflects his own commitment to understand and combat the biological processes of aging, influenced by the burgeoning science of his time, which included advances in microbiology and nutrition. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in the intersection of science and philosophy, particularly those seeking insights into the aging process and ways to enhance life quality. Metchnikoffs optimistic perspective serves as a refreshing counterpoint to more fatalistic views of aging, making it a valuable addition to the literature on health and longevity.</p>...863125The Prolongation of Life: Optimistic Studies3939https://www.gandhi.com.mx/the-prolongation-of-life-optimistic-studies/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/1295502/e1382cb5-78ae-434c-ba06-585a765c0631.jpg?v=638887873951270000InStockMXN99999DIEbook20228596547024699_W3siaWQiOiI4NGVhNTg0Ny1iOWY3LTQxNmEtODIyMy1iYjRlMjMzNjU5NDAiLCJsaXN0UHJpY2UiOjM5LCJkaXNjb3VudCI6MCwic2VsbGluZ1ByaWNlIjozOSwiaW5jbHVkZXNUYXgiOnRydWUsInByaWNlVHlwZSI6Ildob2xlc2FsZSIsImN1cnJlbmN5IjoiTVhOIiwiZnJvbSI6IjIwMjUtMDctMjJUMTE6MDA6MDBaIiwicmVnaW9uIjoiTVgiLCJpc1ByZW9yZGVyIjpmYWxzZX1d8596547024699_<p>This book by Elie Metchnikoff, a prominent Russian scholar famous for his numerous achievements in biology and medicine, has achieved wide critical acclaim, both positive and negative, in its time. In this book, Metchnikoff concludes that a persons health largely depends on the health of their intestine. Furthermore, he studies the diets of many ancient people and finds out that each cuisine contains milk products like yogurt. Hence, he concludes that the consumption of such products is very important for human health.</p>(*_*)8596547024699_<p>In "The Prolongation of Life: Optimistic Studies," Elie Metchnikoff explores the intriguing possibility of extending human life through scientific understanding and social reform. This pioneering work combines elements of biology, philosophy, and sociology, questioning prevailing notions of aging and health. Metchnikoff, using a rigorous yet accessible literary style, engages with contemporary debates in gerontology and health science, presenting a blend of empirical research and theoretical propositions that challenge earlier paradigms about aging. Central to his thesis is the suggestion that lifestyle choices and diet, particularly the consumption of fermented foods, play a crucial role in promoting longevity. Elie Metchnikoff, a prominent biologist best known for his theories on immunity, was profoundly influenced by his research on cellular aging and disease. His background in microbiology, particularly his discoveries regarding phagocytosis, positioned him uniquely to approach aging from a holistic perspective. Metchnikoffs positive outlook on life extension reflects his own commitment to understand and combat the biological processes of aging, influenced by the burgeoning science of his time, which included advances in microbiology and nutrition. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in the intersection of science and philosophy, particularly those seeking insights into the aging process and ways to enhance life quality. Metchnikoffs optimistic perspective serves as a refreshing counterpoint to more fatalistic views of aging, making it a valuable addition to the literature on health and longevity.</p>...8596547024699_DigiCatlibro_electonico_6f1ed31f-b0cf-3b6c-967d-314978c4c85f_8596547024699;8596547024699_8596547024699Elie MetchnikoffInglésMéxicohttps://getbook.kobo.com/koboid-prod-public/bookwire-epub-898d0916-6d51-479c-bd83-1316fc2cbc95.epub2022-05-28T00:00:00+00:00DigiCat