David Perlmutter

We may all be sensitive to gluten from a neurological standpoint.

— David Perlmutter

Carbs are devastating for the brain.

— David Perlmutter

“BDNF production is decreased in animals on a diet high in sugar.16”

— David Perlmutter

Gluten is this Generation's Tobacco

— David Perlmutter

“trial published in January 2010 in the American Journal of Cardiology found that statin medications actually increased the risk of death.”

— David Perlmutter

“fructose was called the most fattening carbohydrate more than forty years ago by biochemists.”

— David Perlmutter

“how effective would, say, a vitamin E capsule or a tablet of vitamin C be when confronted by this onslaught of free…

— David Perlmutter

“innumerable studies have demonstrated that depression runs much higher in people who have low cholesterol.22”

— David Perlmutter

While the hippocampus itself doesn't store memories, it serves to triage our experiences based upon their survival significance.

— David Perlmutter

As a practicing neurologist, I place central importance in applying current science to the notion of disease prevention.

— David Perlmutter

“The simple act of moving your body will do more for your brain than any riddle, math equation, mystery book, or even…

— David Perlmutter

Children need to be exploring their physical world. They need to be learning the fundamental laws of physics by manipulating objects.

— David Perlmutter

“Scores of studies have confirmed the value of eggs, which are quite possibly the world’s most perfect food; the yolk is the…

— David Perlmutter

“For people who never consumed fish, the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease during the four-year follow-up period was increased by 37…

— David Perlmutter

In general, the public knowledge base and thus decision-making behaviors are far more influenced by advertisement than with current science.

— David Perlmutter

“brain-derived neurotrophic factor,” or BDNF. BDNF plays a key role in creating new neurons. But beyond its role in neurogenesis, BDNF protects…

— David Perlmutter

Alzheimer's is a disease for which there is no effective treatment whatsoever. To be clear, there is no pharmaceutical agent, no magic…

— David Perlmutter

When a child is watching television, he or she is not involved in play, not socializing with other individuals, and most importantly,…

— David Perlmutter

“modifiable factors that can turn on the Nrf2 switch, activating genes that can produce powerful antioxidants and detoxification enzymes. Vanderbilt”

— David Perlmutter

“(some experts believe our increased consumption of brain-healthy omega-3 fatty acids was responsible for the threefold increase in the size of the…

— David Perlmutter

“one molecule of vitamin C is oxidized by one free radical. (This one-to-one chemistry is called a stoichiometric reaction by chemists.) Can…

— David Perlmutter

“researchers investigated the association between curry consumption level and cognitive function in elderly Asians.7 Those who ate curry “occasionally” and “often or…

— David Perlmutter

“To quote Gary Taubes, “In fact, we can define this mild ketosis as the normal state of human metabolism when we’re not…

— David Perlmutter

“Within the next decade, one in two Americans will suffer from diabesity—the term now used to describe a range of metabolic imbalances…

— David Perlmutter

“coffee is one of the most powerful Nrf2 activators in nature. Several molecules in coffee, some of which are partly present in…

— David Perlmutter

“When your appetite hormones are not behaving properly, your brain becomes essentially disconnected from your stomach. It deceives you into thinking you’re…

— David Perlmutter

“Many years ago I was trained in Ayurveda, a system of traditional medicine that dates back to the ancient Vedic period in…

— David Perlmutter

“Physical exercise is one of the most potent ways of changing your genes; put simply, when you exercise, you literally exercise your…

— David Perlmutter

“French fries (often dusted with flour before freezing) fried vegetables/tempura fruit fillings and puddings gravy hot dogs ice cream imitation crabmeat, bacon,…

— David Perlmutter

“At the root of the problem? That sticky wheat protein, gluten. Although the jury is still out on the connections between gluten…

— David Perlmutter

“Luckily, human physiology offers one more pathway to power our brains. When food is no longer available, after about three days, the…

— David Perlmutter

“alpha-lipoic acid 600 mg daily coconut oil 1 tablespoon daily, taken straight or used in cooking DHA 1,000 mg daily (Note: It’s…

— David Perlmutter

“The following foods often contain gluten: baked beans (canned) beer blue cheeses bouillons/broths (commercially prepared) breaded foods cereals chocolate milk (commercially prepared)…

— David Perlmutter

“POP QUIZ! WHAT’S GOING TO MAKE YOU SMARTER and less prone to brain diseases? Is it A. solving a complex brainteaser, or…

— David Perlmutter

“What you eat & when you eat matter, but so does what order you eat your foods in. Never eat what Dr.…

— David Perlmutter

“Inflammation, which you know by now is the cornerstone of many brain disorders, can be initiated when the immune system reacts to…

— David Perlmutter

“Exercise also improves insulin sensitivity. It helps manage blood sugar balance and reduce the glycation of proteins.”

— David Perlmutter

Food is medicine. We can actually change our gene expressions with the foods we eat.

— David Perlmutter

“As is the case for diabetes and cardiovascular disease, central obesity [belly fat] is also a risk factor for dementia.”

— David Perlmutter

“so-called ketogenic diet has been a treatment for epilepsy since the early 1920s”

— David Perlmutter