The Power of Hormones, Max Nieuwdorp
The Power of Hormones, Max Nieuwdorp
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The Power of Hormones
The new science of how hormones shape every aspect of our lives

Author: Max Nieuwdorp

Narrator: Joe Eyre

Unabridged: 8 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/23/2024

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

*A Waterstones Best Popular Science Book of 2024*

'Every page of this book is fascinating, glorious, and profound. This is one of the great frontiers of science for our age'
Daniel M. Davis, author of The Beautiful Cure and The Secret Body 
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From a world-leading hormones specialist, the definitive book on the science of hormones and how understanding the secrets of our body’s messengers can revolutionise our health and wellbeing
 
Hormones are the messengers that drive every process in our body. They are essential to how we grow, fight disease and digest food; why we struggle to sleep, lose weight and manage stress – and so much more. When our hormones are imbalanced this can wreak havoc on our health, leading to conditions as far reaching as diabetes, infertility and heart disease. They also influence our personalities, how we feel and even the decisions we make. And yet for too long the power of our body’s messengers has been overlooked.

In this vital and myth-busting book, world-leading hormones expert Dr Max Nieuwdorp transforms our understanding of our bodies. Combining stories from his daily life treating his patients with amazing, cutting-edge new science, he reveals the crucial role that hormones play from our early years through to old age, exploring everything from the effect that smartphones have on our sleep and longevity to how our gut bacteria produce ‘happy’ hormones.

As Nieuwdorp reveals, hormones are central to our moods, our relationships and so much of what makes us who we are. Demystifying the signals of our bodies, he explores how we can rebalance our hormones for happier and healthier lives.
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‘The Power of Hormones reveals how little the Everyman understands about the extent of their powers' New Statesman

'A delightfully readable book . . . A deep and fascinating look into a critical aspect of what makes us human and points the way to becoming our better selves'
Dr. Brian Goldman, host of CBC Radio's White Coat, Black Art, author of The Night Shift and The Power of Kindness, and ER doctor

About Max Nieuwdorp

Max Nieuwdorp (b. 1977) is a University of Amsterdam trained MD, PhD, and former UC San Diego visiting scientist. He is an internist, endocrinologist, and professor. His research focuses on the interconnected nature of hormones and their impact on full body health and wellness.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Robin on May 02, 2025

So, I think this is a good book, and an important book. It’s engagingly written, even in translation. The average person doesn’t know a lot about the endocrine system overall so I’m really glad there is a book on this topic geared towards the general population. Why did I only give this two stars then......more

Goodreads review by Robbe on February 01, 2024

Interesting topic and clear and accessible language, but the transphobic language was disappointing in a book from a doctor who works with trans people. Using a deadname instead of someone’s real name is not done. This made the chapter I was the most exciting about the one that dragged down the rest......more

Goodreads review by Magdalena on September 10, 2024

4.5🎧 Recommended for everyone who want to be educated about their own body. Lots of very interesting information presented in language accessible for everyone. I’ve learned soo many things about hormones and find out that many symptoms have scientific explanations. One quote I really liked- ‘’Everyone......more

Goodreads review by Ellen on June 19, 2024

Tad repetitive but very interesting - hormones are so cool!!!......more

Goodreads review by Anna on July 16, 2024

I am not scientifically minded, and I really enjoyed how accessible this book was for me. I listened to it quite slowly, treating it almost like mini podcasts for me to dip in and out of, but it made it really easy to be able to treat it this way. Such an engaging book, and SO interesting. Some of t......more


Quotes

‘Debunks the myths which are making the rounds in self-help books’

'Every page of this book is fascinating, glorious, and profound. This is one of the great frontiers of science for our age. So much of who we are comes down to the ebb and flow of hormones moving through our body' 

 

 

'In The Power of Hormones, Professor Max Nieuwdorp has written a delightfully readable book on how hormones shape our bodies and our minds. It's a deep and fascinating look into a critical aspect of what makes us human and points the way to becoming our better selves'

Finally, there is a book worthy of the hormone's great, and frequently misunderstood, power. Dr. Nieuwdorp has written an essential guide to human hormones that is equal parts history, science, and stories from the front lines — and is a joy to read’ 

The Power of Hormones reveals how little the Everyman understands about the extent of their powers'