Michael Mosley

Born in 1957 michaelmosley.co.uk @DrMichaelMosley

Science

Dr. Michael Mosley was a British television journalist, producer, and presenter known for his work on science and medical documentaries.
Born in Kolkata, he studied at Oxford before briefly working in banking and then pursuing medicine.
Mosley joined the BBC in 1985, where he produced and presented numerous documentaries.
He became an advocate for intermittent fasting and low-carbohydrate diets, authoring books on the ketogenic diet.
Mosley's career spanned from 1985 until his death in 2024 on the Greek island of Symi.
He was recognized for his contributions to science communication and his regular appearances on The One Show.

Books by Michael Mosley

The FastDiet

by Michael Mosley • 2013

Five normal days, two at 500 calories: the fast that triggers cellular repair and cuts insulin.

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⏳ Intermittent Fasting 🩸 Metabolic Health 🧬 Longevity Science 🦴 Evolutionary Medicine 🍬 Insulin Resistance

The FastDiet

Five normal days, two at 500 calories: the fast that triggers cellular repair and cuts insulin.

by Michael Mosley 2013 224 pages

3.74

10k+ ratings

⏳ Intermittent Fasting 🩸 Metabolic Health 🧬 Longevity Science 🦴 Evolutionary Medicine 🍬 Insulin Resistance

The Fast 800

by Michael Mosley • 2018

Eight hundred calories a day can put diabetes into remission. The protocol that makes it stick.

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🕰️ Intermittent Fasting 🥩 Low-Carb Diets 🫒 Mediterranean Diet 💉 Diabetes Reversal 🔥 Ketosis

The Fast 800

Eight hundred calories a day can put diabetes into remission. The protocol that makes it stick.

by Michael Mosley 2018 252 pages

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7k+ ratings

🕰️ Intermittent Fasting 🥩 Low-Carb Diets 🫒 Mediterranean Diet 💉 Diabetes Reversal 🔥 Ketosis

The Clever Guts Diet

by Michael Mosley • 2017

Gut bacteria run your immunity, mood, and weight. The eating plan that feeds your hungry microbes.

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🦠 Gut Health 🫙 Fermented Foods 🧠 Gut-Brain Axis 🥗 Anti-Inflammatory Diet ⏰ Intermittent Fasting

The Clever Guts Diet

Gut bacteria run your immunity, mood, and weight. The eating plan that feeds your hungry microbes.

by Michael Mosley 2017 275 pages

3.98

5k+ ratings

🦠 Gut Health 🫙 Fermented Foods 🧠 Gut-Brain Axis 🥗 Anti-Inflammatory Diet ⏰ Intermittent Fasting

The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet

by Michael Mosley • 2015

Eight hundred calories a day, eight weeks: the clinical protocol that reversed type 2 diabetes.

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🧬 Metabolic Health 🩸 Blood Sugar Control 🔄 Diabetes Reversal ⚡ Rapid Weight Loss 🫒 Mediterranean Diet

The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet

Eight hundred calories a day, eight weeks: the clinical protocol that reversed type 2 diabetes.

by Michael Mosley 2015 256 pages

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4k+ ratings

🧬 Metabolic Health 🩸 Blood Sugar Control 🔄 Diabetes Reversal ⚡ Rapid Weight Loss 🫒 Mediterranean Diet

Just One Thing

by Michael Mosley • 2022

Cold showers, squats, singing: surprising small habits that sharpen your brain and extend your life.

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🧱 Micro Habits ⏰ Intermittent Fasting 🌬️ Breathwork 🧬 Healthy Aging 🏋️ Resistance Training

Just One Thing

Cold showers, squats, singing: surprising small habits that sharpen your brain and extend your life.

by Michael Mosley 2022 206 pages

4.05

3k+ ratings

🧱 Micro Habits ⏰ Intermittent Fasting 🌬️ Breathwork 🧬 Healthy Aging 🏋️ Resistance Training

Fast Exercise

by Michael Mosley • 2013

A few hard minutes, three times a week, reshapes the heart and burns fat. The protocol.

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⚡ Hiit Training ⏱️ Time-Efficient Fitness 💪 Bodyweight Training ⏳ Intermittent Fasting 🩺 Metabolic Health

Fast Exercise

A few hard minutes, three times a week, reshapes the heart and burns fat. The protocol.

by Michael Mosley 2013 141 pages

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1k+ ratings

⚡ Hiit Training ⏱️ Time-Efficient Fitness 💪 Bodyweight Training ⏳ Intermittent Fasting 🩺 Metabolic Health

COVID-19

by Michael Mosley • 2020

Why this virus spreads before symptoms, and the science-backed ways to strengthen your defenses.

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224

🦠 Virology 🏥 Public Health 🩺 Infectious Disease 🛡️ Immune Health 📜 Pandemic History

COVID-19

Why this virus spreads before symptoms, and the science-backed ways to strengthen your defenses.

by Michael Mosley 2020 119 pages

3.91

224 ratings

🦠 Virology 🏥 Public Health 🩺 Infectious Disease 🛡️ Immune Health 📜 Pandemic History

21-Day Keto Magic

by Michael Mosley • 2022

Keto plus intermittent fasting, calibrated for protein: lose 15 pounds in four weeks without hunger.

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🥑 Ketogenic Diet ⚖️ Weight Management 🔥 Metabolic Health ⏱️ Intermittent Fasting ⚡ Rapid Weight Loss

21-Day Keto Magic

Keto plus intermittent fasting, calibrated for protein: lose 15 pounds in four weeks without hunger.

by Michael Mosley 2022 288 pages

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41 ratings

🥑 Ketogenic Diet ⚖️ Weight Management 🔥 Metabolic Health ⏱️ Intermittent Fasting ⚡ Rapid Weight Loss

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