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| Author | Stephan J. Guyenet |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Flatiron books |
Publication date | February 7, 2017 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 304 |
| ISBN | 1-250-08119-X |
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Publishers Weekly called it "insightful and important". [1] Kirkus Reviews called it "a helpful guide offering encouragement to those looking for ways to lead healthier lives". [2] A review published by the British Association for Psychopharmacology called it "an excellent, timely and very important book". [3] It was also reviewed by The New York Times . [4]
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