Biochemical Individuality: The Basis for the Genetotrophic Concept

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A book review:

 

Biochemical Individuality: The Basis for the Genetotrophic Concept

by Roger J. Williams

 

Reviewer: sismith (see more about me) from Yuma, AZ Biochemical Individuality

was first published by Dr. Roger J. Williams in 1956. It has just been reissued

with a new introduction by Jeffrey S. Bland, Ph.D. Dr. Bland explains that Dr.

Williams was the first to recognize all humans differ biochemically from others.

He says that Dr. Williams was also the first to recognize that " nutritional

status can influence the expression of genetic characteristics. "

 

Dr. Williams conducted his own studies, as well as drawing on the work of

others, to show that each of us is different. One chapter describes differences

in anatomy, outlining how even such vital organs as hearts and stomachs vary in

size, shape, and physical location from person to person.

The chapter on pharmacology explains how, even though the chemistry of each is

known, drugs effect people in different ways, due to differences in body

chemistry. That's why what works for one person doesn't necessarily work for

another.

Dr. Williams says that " while the same physical mechanisms and the same

metabolic processes are operating in all human bodies, the structures are

sufficiently diverse [that] the sum total of all the reactions taking place in

one individual's body may be very different from those taking place in the body

of another individual of the same age, sex, and body size. "

His observations led Dr. Williams to theorize that each individual also had

unique nutritional needs, and that determining and meeting those needs would

help combat disease.

Although written in academic language, Biochemical Individuality is of interest

all readers who recognize " there is no such thing as a truly 'normal'

individual " and that people have " unique biochemical profiles based upon their

own genetic structure, nutrition, and environment. "

 

 

 

A Nutrition Classic That Everyone Should Read, March 19, 1999

Reviewer: bobdfh from Boulder, CO This is one of the most important

books written in the history of nutrition. A must for everyone who wants to

appreciate how one diet, one supplement regime, and one food pyramid do not fit

all. We all have greatly differing needs, and Dr. Williams documents all of this

eloquently and convincingly. This book should be read by everyone who cares

about their health. It will make them realize that only when they understand

their individual nutrition needs and meet them can they have optimal health.

Thank you, Keats, for reprinting this timeless book!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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