Cover of The China Study

Book · 2006 · Health & Fitness

The China Study

The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health

by T. Colin Campbell, Thomas M. Campbell (II.) · Recommended by 2 people on 2 podcasts

Why people recommend it

The China Study by T. Colin Campbell and Thomas M. Campbell II is a comprehensive examination of diet, lifestyle, and disease associations, famously arguing for the health benefits of plant-based nutrition. Diana Rogers critiqued the book on The Joe Rogan Experience, arguing that people frequently cite it as a definitive standalone study while ignoring the substantial scientific rebuttals directed at its methodology regarding meat consumption and health outcomes. Meanwhile, Dr. David Perlmutter discussed the implications of the book on This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von when evaluating the alleged dietary risks associated with colon cancer.

Who recommended it

Diana Rogers — 1 mention
Critiqued
“like right they'll cite the china study like it's one [__] study and like no matter how much you say like hey you need to read the rebuttals of the china study”
David Perlmutter — 1 mention
Discussed
“do I think the China study dr. Colin Campbell's book about risk for colon cancer”

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