David Perlmutter

Gluten is this Generation's Tobacco

— David Perlmutter

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

— David Perlmutter

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

— David Perlmutter

Carbs are devastating for the brain.

— David Perlmutter

“walnut oil, were 60 percent less likely to develop dementia than those who did not regularly consume such oils. The”

— David Perlmutter

“hunter-gatherer ancestors consumed omega-6 and omega-3 fats in a ratio of roughly 1:1.”

— David Perlmutter

It may seem draconian, but the best recommendation I can make is to completely avoid grains.

— David Perlmutter

“when the omega-3 fats EPA and DHA are oxidized, they significantly activate the Nrf2 pathway. For”

— David Perlmutter

“often a fully preventable problem. If you’re a chronic headache sufferer, why not try a gluten-free diet? What have you got to…

— David Perlmutter

Even slight elevations in blood sugar have been shown to increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

— David Perlmutter

“ketones block the apoptotic pathway that would otherwise lead to self-destruction of brain cells.”

— David Perlmutter

“that if we live to be eighty-five years or older, our risk for Alzheimer’s is an astounding 50 percent,”

— David Perlmutter

“Depression and anxiety are often severe in patients with gluten sensitivity.7, 8 This is primarily due to the cytokines that block production…

— David Perlmutter

Saturated fat is a fundamental building block for brain cells. It's certainly interesting to consider that one of the richest sources of…

— David Perlmutter

“in the past decade have we really been able to quantify and qualify the extraordinary relationship between physical fitness and mental fitness.”

— David Perlmutter

The human brain is at particularly high risk for damage by free radicals because of its high degree of metabolism compared to…

— David Perlmutter

“when animals are on a reduced-calorie diet (typically reduced by around 30 percent), their brain production of BDNF shoots up and they…

— David Perlmutter

The Mediterranean diet is rich in fruits and vegetables while low in sodium. It is also enriched with olive oil, high in…

— David Perlmutter

Parkinson's is described as a progressive idiopathic neurodegenerative disorder, a brain disease that will worsen with time for which no cause has…

— David Perlmutter

Rarely, Type 2 diabetes develops without any readily identifiable predisposing factor. But in the great majority of cases, it is brought on…

— David Perlmutter

“The following ingredients are often code for gluten: amino peptide complex Avena sativa brown rice syrup caramel color (frequently made from barley)…

— David Perlmutter

“It’s well documented that glycated hemoglobin is a powerful risk factor for diabetes, but it’s also been correlated with risk for stroke,…

— David Perlmutter

“The microbiome affects our mood, libido, metabolism, immunity, and even our perception of the world and the clarity of our thoughts. It…

— David Perlmutter

Researchers have known for some time now that the cornerstone of all degenerative conditions, including brain disorders, is inflammation. But what they…

— David Perlmutter

“Those who experience symptoms complain of abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, and intestinal distress. Some people, however, don’t experience obvious signs of…

— David Perlmutter

The origin of brain disease is in many cases predominantly dietary. Although several factors play into the genesis and progression of brain…

— David Perlmutter

“But a caveat: Once free radicals damage the LDL molecule, it’s rendered much less capable of delivering cholesterol to the brain. In…

— David Perlmutter

“Several natural compounds that turn on antioxidant and detoxification pathways through activation of the Nrf2 system have been identified. Among these are…

— 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

“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…

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“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

“Babies who are born via Cesarean section have a higher risk of developing ADHD, but why? Understanding the links in the chain…

— 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

“In 2017, The Journal Stroke, released a bombshell paper that revealed the risk for stroke, Alzheimer’s, & dementia in general among people…

— 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

“You might not remember the days when doctors endorsed smoking cigarettes,”

— David Perlmutter

This low-fat idea that's been drummed into our heads and bellies is completely off-base and deeply responsible for most of our modern…

— David Perlmutter

We can change the expression of more than 70 percent of the genes that have a direct bearing on our health and longevity.

— David Perlmutter

“We are designed to be smart people our entire lives. The brain is supposed to work well until our last breath.”

— David Perlmutter