The best 25 Body Optimization books

Body Optimization is a key focus in today's wellness landscape, encompassing physical fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being. Our curated book list delves into actionable strategies for achieving holistic health and maximizing vitality.

Discover expert insights on enhancing your body and mind with our selection of empowering reads. Ready to unlock your full potential and live your healthiest life yet? Start reading now!

The best 25 Body Optimization books
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Body Optimization Books: The Vitamin Solution by Romy Block and Arielle Levitan

The Vitamin Solution

Romy Block and Arielle Levitan
Two Doctors Clear the Confusion about Vitamins and Your Health
3.8 (87 ratings)
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What's The Vitamin Solution about?

The Vitamin Solution (2015) offers a clear picture of the world of vitamins to help you determine whether you need them, why you might need them and what they can do to improve your everyday life. Cut through the clutter and confusion and find out which vitamins are essential for a healthy body and mind and how you can put yourself on the path to better living.

Who should read The Vitamin Solution?

  • Athletes looking to reach their body’s optimal performance
  • People suffering from fatigue, depression or insomnia
  • Medical practitioners interested in the benefits of commonly used vitamins

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Body Optimization Books: In Praise of Walking by Shane O'Mara

In Praise of Walking

Shane O'Mara
The new science of how we walk and why it’s good for us
4.5 (579 ratings)
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What's In Praise of Walking about?

In Praise of Walking (2019) examines the science behind one of the basic skills that defines us as human beings. By walking more, you can boost your physical and mental health – and become more creative and social.

Who should read In Praise of Walking?

  • Science fans keen to learn about the body and the mind
  • Walking enthusiasts
  • People looking for a reason to do more exercise

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Body Optimization Books: The Science and Technology of Growing Young by Sergey Young

The Science and Technology of Growing Young

Sergey Young
An Insider's Guide to the Breakthroughs That Will Dramatically Extend Our Lifespan . . . and What You Can Do Right Now
4.4 (401 ratings)
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What's The Science and Technology of Growing Young about?

The Science and Technology of Growing Young (2021) reveals that the Longevity Revolution is just around the corner. Thanks to developments in AI, quantum computing, and genome sequencing, we’re able to engage in genetic engineering, manufacture new body parts, and treat diseases before they’ve even begun to affect us. These developments will soon allow us to live longer and healthier lives than we ever thought possible.

Who should read The Science and Technology of Growing Young?

  • Tech geeks curious about how AI has impacted health care
  • Middle-aged people wanting to reverse the effects of aging
  • People who want to find out how to optimize their health to live longer, fuller lives

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Body Optimization Books: Biohack Your Brain by Kristen Willeumier

Biohack Your Brain

Kristen Willeumier
How to Boost Cognitive Health, Performance and Power
4.6 (1,129 ratings)
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What's Biohack Your Brain about?

Biohack Your Brain (2020) is a guide to caring for your most essential organ – the brain. Drawing on the latest neuroscientific research, it’s packed with actionable advice on everything from optimizing your diet for brain health to stimulating your gray cells and beating stress. Along the way, it sheds light on how you can start protecting yourself against cognitive diseases like Alzheimer’s.

Who should read Biohack Your Brain?

  • Thinkers and tinkerers
  • The stressed and anxious 
  • Self-improvers

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Body Optimization Books: Brain Food by Lisa Mosconi

Brain Food

Lisa Mosconi
How to Eat Smart and Sharpen Your Mind
4.6 (702 ratings)
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What's Brain Food about?

Brain Food (2018) highlights the role nutrition plays in your brain’s health. It explores the incredible brain-gut connection and reveals exactly what to eat and drink to maximize your cognitive power and prevent stress, dementia, and memory loss.

Who should read Brain Food?

  • People who want to transform sluggish minds into sharpshooters
  • Health nuts seeking simple hacks to achieve long-term well-being
  • Those who feel their brains could use a little TLC

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Body Optimization Books: Clean(ish) by Gin Stephens

Clean(ish)

Gin Stephens
Eat (Mostly) Clean, Live (Mainly) Clean, and Unlock Your Body's Natural Ability to Self-Clean
4.4 (358 ratings)
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What's Clean(ish) about?

Clean(ish) (2022) is a guide to living a life that’s free from the pesticides and other toxins in our food and environment. Through anecdotes, tips, and exercises, it gently and compassionately lays out a road map to a cleaner lifestyle.

Who should read Clean(ish)?

  • Health-conscious individuals interested in living a cleaner lifestyle
  • People looking to get stronger or lose weight
  • Anyone who wants to reduce toxicity in their life

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Body Optimization Books: The Power of the Downstate by Sara C. Mednick

The Power of the Downstate

Sara C. Mednick
The New Science to Ignite Energy, Enhance Sharpness, and Reclaim Balance
4.7 (581 ratings)
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What's The Power of the Downstate about?

The Power of the Downstate (2022) provides a new way of looking at how you sleep, eat, exercise, and relax. Drawing on the author’s groundbreaking research from her sleep and cognition lab, it provides evidence-based tips on how to feel more energized, less stressed, and perform at your best.

Who should read The Power of the Downstate?

  • Those who feel chronically exhausted or stressed
  • People interested in sleep science
  • Anyone interested in deepening their understanding of health and wellness

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Body Optimization Books: Master Your Core by Bohdanna Zazulak

Master Your Core

Bohdanna Zazulak
A Science-Based Guide to Achieve Peak Performance and Resilience to Injury
4.3 (444 ratings)
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What's Master Your Core about?

Master Your Core (2021) provides a holistic overview of how strengthening your core can directly boost your athletic performance and mood while reducing injuries. It offers a scientific explanation of “core stability” and includes breathing, stretching, and dynamic exercises to train your core muscles and improve your overall health.

Who should read Master Your Core?

  • Desk workers who want to improve their posture and mood
  • Injury-adverse athletes looking to boost strength and power
  • Anyone craving sculpted abs with a side of mental well-being

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Body Optimization Books: The Galveston Diet by Mary Claire Haver, MD

The Galveston Diet

Mary Claire Haver, MD
The Doctor-Developed, Patient-Proven Plan to Burn Fat and Tame Your Hormonal Symptoms
4.3 (188 ratings)
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What's The Galveston Diet about?

The Galveston Diet (2023) is a science-backed diet program for women experiencing perimenopause or menopause symptoms. With a focus on science-backed approaches, this diet program includes a special meal plan designed for six weeks and a variety of healthy, delicious recipes. It is designed to help women in midlife improve their overall health and wellness while managing the challenges that come with this stage of life.

Who should read The Galveston Diet?

  • Women in their mid-30s and up
  • People who want to shed some pounds
  • Fitness enthusiasts looking to maintain their weight

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Body Optimization Books: Gut Feelings by Dr. Will Cole

Gut Feelings

Dr. Will Cole
Healing the Shame-Fueled Relationship Between What You Eat and How You Feel
4.5 (95 ratings)
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What's Gut Feelings about?

Gut Feelings (2023) illuminates the vital connections among emotions, the gut microbiome, and health. Taking a holistic approach to body, mind, and mood, the author offers a three-week plan to address the underlying causes of chronic illness, including stress, shame, suboptimal nutrition, and sleep.

Who should read Gut Feelings?

  • Self-help fans looking for mind-body approaches
  • Those looking for more clarity on their relationship with food
  • Wellness gurus looking for the latest on reducing inflammation and enjoying better health

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Body Optimization Books: How Not to Age by Michael Greger

How Not to Age

Michael Greger
The Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as You Get Older
4.1 (428 ratings)
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What's How Not to Age about?

How Not to Age (2021) delves into the scientific understanding of the aging process, exploring biological mechanisms and lifestyle choices that can influence longevity and vitality. It offers a comprehensive look at research-based strategies, from diet and exercise to sleep and stress management, to slow down aging and improve overall health. Get practical advice, debunk the myths, and discover effective, scientifically grounded approaches to aging well.

Who should read How Not to Age?

  • Health enthusiasts 
  • People who plan to live past 100
  • Anyone curious about separating myth from fact in the anti-aging industry

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Body Optimization Books: Younger for Life by Anthony Youn

Younger for Life

Anthony Youn
Feel Great and Look Your Best with the New Science of Autojuvenation
3.8 (75 ratings)
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What's Younger for Life about?

Younger for Life (2024) provides a roadmap to preventing and reversing visible signs of aging holistically. It introduces the multifactorial process of autojuvenation and offers a step-by-step guide to tapping into your body’s natural ability to renew and repair itself through foods, supplements, skincare, stress management, and in-office procedures.

Who should read Younger for Life?

  • Young adults wanting to guard against unnecessary aging
  • Older adults seeking to treat and slow signs of aging
  • Medical professionals and students interested in holistic approaches

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Body Optimization Books: Quantum Body by Deepak Chopra, MD., Jack Tuszynski, PhD & Brian Fertig, MD

Quantum Body

Deepak Chopra, MD., Jack Tuszynski, PhD & Brian Fertig, MD
The New Science of Living a Longer, Healthier, More Vital Life
3.1 (77 ratings)
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What's Quantum Body about?

Quantum Body (2023) presents a groundbreaking exploration of health and well-being, delving into the intricate relationship between quantum science and our physical existence. It introduces the concept of the quantum body, an infinite, subatomic entity that profoundly influences your physical and mental state and health, yet frequently goes unrecognized.

Who should read Quantum Body?

  • Health enthusiasts interested in quantum science
  • Anyone exploring nontraditional health approaches
  • Fans of Deepak Chopra's work

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Body Optimization Books: 28-Day FAST Start Day-by-Day by Gin Stephens

28-Day FAST Start Day-by-Day

Gin Stephens
The Ultimate Guide to Starting (or Restarting) Your Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle So It Sticks
4.2 (55 ratings)
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What's 28-Day FAST Start Day-by-Day about?

28-Day FAST Start Day-By-Day (2023) offers an original intermittent fasting program for forming lasting habits, even after prior lapses. Simple daily check-ins build self-awareness and resilience as readers discover renewed health over 28 days of time-restricted eating.

Who should read 28-Day FAST Start Day-by-Day?

  • Anyone seeking sustainable weight loss and improved metabolic health
  • People looking to boost energy, mental clarity, and general wellbeing
  • Individuals who've tried fasting before but struggled to stick with it

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Body Optimization Books: Gut Check by Steven R. Gundry

Gut Check

Steven R. Gundry
Unleash the Power of Your Microbiome to Reverse Disease and Transform Your Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health
3.1 (284 ratings)
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What's Gut Check about?

Gut Check (2023) explores the critical role that our gut bacteria play in determining our overall health. It argues that nurturing a healthy microbiome can lead to a longer, more vibrant life, against the backdrop of conventional dietary beliefs.

Who should read Gut Check?

  • Health enthusiasts
  • Longevity seekers
  • Diet skeptics

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Body Optimization Books: Beyond the Pill by Jolene Brighten

Beyond the Pill

Jolene Brighten
A 30 Day Program to Balance Your Hormones, Reclaim Your Body, and Reverse the Dangerous Side Effects of the Birth Control Pill
4.0 (37 ratings)
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What's Beyond the Pill about?

Beyond the Pill (2019) is a guide to navigating the variety of health issues caused by the birth control pill. Whether or not women continue to take the pill, they can gain insight into their mental and physical health, and take active steps to feel better.

Who should read Beyond the Pill?

  • Women currently taking the birth control pill
  • Women who have recently stopped taking the pill, or who are thinking of stopping
  • Anyone interested in the effects of hormonal contraception

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Body Optimization Books: The Power of When by Michael Breus

The Power of When

Michael Breus
Discover Your Chronotype – and the Best Time to Eat Lunch, Ask for a Raise, Have Sex, Write a Novel, Take Your Meds, and More
3.0 (302 ratings)
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What's The Power of When about?

The Power of When (2016) presents a groundbreaking program that demonstrates how aligning with your body’s natural rhythm can optimize your productivity, health, and well-being. With engaging quizzes, practical advice, and fascinating facts, it allows you to discover your own chronotype and unlock your hidden potential by identifying the best times for daily activities.

Who should read The Power of When?

  • Productivity enthusiasts and life hackers
  • Health-conscious individuals and wellness advocates
  • Anyone struggling with their sleep or daily routines

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Body Optimization Books: The Power of Ownership by Justin Roethlingshoefer

The Power of Ownership

Justin Roethlingshoefer
Redeem Your Health, Live Life by Design, and Break the Relentless Pursuit of Normal
4.2 (5 ratings)
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What's The Power of Ownership about?

The Power of Ownership (2024) outlines a comprehensive system for taking full control of your health, performance, and well-being. It provides a roadmap for intentionally designing an extraordinary life aligned with your deepest values and aspirations.

Who should read The Power of Ownership?

  • Anyone seeking to optimize their health and performance
  • Individuals looking to live with more energy and focus
  • Those wanting to design an extraordinary life using intention

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Body Optimization Books: It's Not Hysteria by Karen Tang

It's Not Hysteria

Karen Tang
Everything You Need to Know About Your Gynecologic Health (but Were Never Told)
4.0 (14 ratings)
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What's It's Not Hysteria about?

It's Not Hysteria (2024) sheds light on the most common issues and concerns around reproductive health. Even though these issues affect almost all people with a uterus throughout their lifetime, they’re still often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or dismissed. This comprehensive guide empowers you to take control of your gynecologic health by providing information on common conditions and potential treatment options and giving practical tips.

Who should read It's Not Hysteria?

  • women and those assigned female at birth seeking to understand their reproductive health better
  • people experiencing menstrual abnormalities, pelvic issues, or other gynecological concerns
  • health-care providers looking to expand their knowledge of reproductive health conditions and treatment options

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Body Optimization Books: The Secret Language of the Body by Jennifer Mann & Karden Rabin

The Secret Language of the Body

Jennifer Mann & Karden Rabin
Regulate Your Nervous System, Heal Your Body, Free Your Mind
3.6 (61 ratings)
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What's The Secret Language of the Body about?

The Secret Language of the Body (2024) explores the nuanced ways our bodies communicate internal imbalances, linking physical symptoms to emotional and psychological stresses. Through actionable strategies and insights, it empowers you to interpret and address your body’s signals to regulate your nervous system and improve your overall health.

Who should read The Secret Language of the Body?

  • Individuals struggling with chronic stress, pain, or illness 
  • Health professionals interested in holistic healing approaches 
  • Students studying alternative medicine or psychotherapy

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Body Optimization Books: Magic Pill by Johann Hari

Magic Pill

Johann Hari
The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight-Loss Drugs
4.2 (105 ratings)
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What's Magic Pill about?

Magic Pill (2024) examines the revolutionary impact of new weight loss drugs like Ozempic, analyzing both their advantages and potential risks. Delving into society’s problematic relationship with food, body image, and enjoyment, it highlights the significant changes – good and bad – that these drugs could bring to our world.

Who should read Magic Pill?

  • Individuals exploring pharmaceutical solutions to obesity
  • Skeptics of over-medicalization in healthcare
  • Readers interested in societal impacts of weight loss drugs

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Body Optimization Books: Pixel Flesh by Ellen Atlanta

Pixel Flesh

Ellen Atlanta
How Toxic Beauty Culture Harms Women
4.2 (99 ratings)
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What's Pixel Flesh about?

Pixel Flesh (2024) examines the profound impact of modern beauty culture in the digital age, exploring how technological advancements have reshaped our relationship with appearance. It delves into the complexities of crafting online personas and the pressures of presenting idealized versions of ourselves, questioning whether this new paradigm truly empowers women or further entraps them in unrealistic standards.

Who should read Pixel Flesh?

  • Young women navigating the pressures of online self-presentation and beauty standards
  • Media and cultural studies scholars examining the impact of digital technology on self-image
  • Beauty industry professionals seeking to understand changing consumer attitudes and behaviors

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Body Optimization Books: Hyperefficient by Mithu Storoni

Hyperefficient

Mithu Storoni
Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work
4.1 (168 ratings)
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What's Hyperefficient about?

Hyperefficient (2024) explores the challenge facing knowledge workers expected to deliver high outputs reminiscent of industrial-era efficiency in the modern, technology-driven workplace. It argues that the key tasks of idea generation, complex problem-solving, and learning require a new approach to productivity. It suggests tailoring work patterns to natural cognitive rhythms, thereby creating a more sustainable and effective way of working that aligns with how our brains naturally function.

Who should read Hyperefficient?

  • Knowledge workers seeking sustainable productivity methods
  • Leaders aiming to enhance team efficiency
  • Anyone interested in neuroscience-based performance improvement

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Body Optimization Books: The Inner Clock by Lynne Peeples

The Inner Clock

Lynne Peeples
Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms
4.2 (171 ratings)
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What's The Inner Clock about?

The Inner Clock (2024) explores the profound impact of biological timekeeping on human health and well-being. This book delves into the science of circadian rhythms, examining how our internal clocks influence everything from sleep patterns to metabolism, and offers practical strategies for aligning our modern lifestyles with our bodies’ natural cycles to improve overall health and vitality. 

Who should read The Inner Clock?

  • Productivity hackers seeking to optimize their daily routines
  • Shift workers or frequent travelers looking to safeguard their health
  • Anyone interested in the intersection of biology, health, and daily life

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Body Optimization Books: The Longevity Formula by Avanti Kumar-Singh

The Longevity Formula

Avanti Kumar-Singh
Ayurvedic Principles to Reduce Inflammation, Increase Cellular Repair, and Live with Vitality
4.1 (49 ratings)
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What's The Longevity Formula about?

The Longevity Formula (2024) explores holistic practices and personalized strategies for enhancing longevity, blending ancestral wisdom with contemporary medical insights. Underscoring the importance of synchronizing your circadian rhythm, balancing your gut microbiome, and stimulating your vagus nerve, it offers a path to optimizing your health span and life span. 

Who should read The Longevity Formula?

  • Adults seeking to enhance vitality 
  • Healthcare practitioners exploring integrative approaches 
  • Anyone curious about Ayurveda 

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 FAQs 

What's the best Body Optimization book to read?

While choosing just one book about a topic is always tough, many people regard The Vitamin Solution as the ultimate read on Body Optimization.

What are the Top 10 Body Optimization books?

Blinkist curators have picked the following:
  • The Vitamin Solution by Romy Block and Arielle Levitan
  • In Praise of Walking by Shane O'Mara
  • The Science and Technology of Growing Young by Sergey Young
  • Biohack Your Brain by Kristen Willeumier
  • Brain Food by Lisa Mosconi
  • Clean(ish) by Gin Stephens
  • The Power of the Downstate by Sara C. Mednick
  • Master Your Core by Bohdanna Zazulak
  • The Galveston Diet by Mary Claire Haver, MD
  • Gut Feelings by Dr. Will Cole

Who are the top Body Optimization book authors?

When it comes to Body Optimization, these are the authors who stand out as some of the most influential:
  • Romy Block and Arielle Levitan
  • Shane O'Mara
  • Sergey Young
  • Kristen Willeumier
  • Lisa Mosconi