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Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body

Andrew D. Huberman

4.6/ 5 · Outstanding

Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body is Andrew D. Huberman's practical health and science nonfiction, 688 pages of sleep, exercise, stress, nutrition, light and focus routines from the Huberman Lab host. It works as a reference you dip into, written for readers with no science background.

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What is today's book of the day?: Today's Book of the Day is Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body by Andrew D. Huberman. Our full review covers the verdict, who it's for, and what to expect before you commit.
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Who is behind Book of the Day?: Book of the Day is independent. No publisher or retailer stands behind it. We've published a new book every day since 2024, each with a full written review and a score. Nobody pays for placement, and our Amazon affiliate links never change what gets picked. Read more about who we are.
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