William W. Li, MD, the author of Eat to Beat Disease, is a physician and scientist best known for his work in angiogenesis, which is the process by which the body creates new blood vessels. His research has had a significant impact on the development of therapies for conditions ranging from cancer to diabetes. In Eat to Beat Disease, Li writes from the perspective of a medical doctor who bridges the gap between traditional medicine and food-based therapies. This lends credibility to his claims as he explores the emerging science behind how food can be used to prevent and treat diseases. His medical background includes years of studying the human body’s health defense systems, and this allows him to scientifically approach the claims he makes about food’s power to influence health.

Li’s expertise is rooted in his work at the Angiogenesis Foundation, which he co-founded. This organization’s mission is to combat disease by studying how blood vessel growth affects health. This research has implications for numerous medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and even obesity, all of which can be impacted by either excessive or insufficient blood vessel growth. The foundation’s studies have led to breakthroughs in both medical treatments and preventative strategies.