“hunter-gatherer ancestors consumed omega-6 and omega-3 fats in a ratio of roughly 1:1.” — David Perlmutter Hunter Gatherer Copy Share Image
“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 Diet Copy Share Image
Even slight elevations in blood sugar have been shown to increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. — David Perlmutter Alzheimer Copy Share Image
It may seem draconian, but the best recommendation I can make is to completely avoid grains. — David Perlmutter Avoid Copy Share Image
“when the omega-3 fats EPA and DHA are oxidized, they significantly activate the Nrf2 pathway. For” — David Perlmutter Copy Share Image
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 Direct Copy Share Image
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 Been Copy Share Image
“You might not remember the days when doctors endorsed smoking cigarettes,” — David Perlmutter Cigarettes Copy Share Image
Increase your consumption of healthful fats like extra virgin olive oil, avocado, grass-fed beef, wild fish, coconut oil, nuts and seeds. At… — David Perlmutter Beef Copy Share Image
“(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 Human brain Copy Share Image
“modifiable factors that can turn on the Nrf2 switch, activating genes that can produce powerful antioxidants and detoxification enzymes. Vanderbilt” — David Perlmutter Powerful Antioxidants Copy Share Image
When a child is watching television, he or she is not involved in play, not socializing with other individuals, and most importantly,… — David Perlmutter Actions Copy Share Image
“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 Food Copy Share Image
In general, the public knowledge base and thus decision-making behaviors are far more influenced by advertisement than with current science. — David Perlmutter Advertisement Copy Share Image
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 Agent Copy Share Image
Strokes are categorized as either bleeding into the brain or a blockage in blood supply, known as an ischemic stroke. The latter… — David Perlmutter Bleeding Copy Share Image
“Physical exercise is one of the most potent ways of changing your genes; put simply, when you exercise, you literally exercise your… — David Perlmutter Brain cells Copy Share Image
“Many years ago I was trained in Ayurveda, a system of traditional medicine that dates back to the ancient Vedic period in… — David Perlmutter Ayurveda Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“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 Heart disease Copy Share Image
“The following ingredients are often code for gluten: amino peptide complex Avena sativa brown rice syrup caramel color (frequently made from barley)… — David Perlmutter Food Copy Share Image
The origin of brain disease is in many cases predominantly dietary. Although several factors play into the genesis and progression of brain… — David Perlmutter Affliction Copy Share Image
“The microbiome affects our mood, libido, metabolism, immunity, and even our perception of the world and the clarity of our thoughts. It… — David Perlmutter Bacteria Copy Share Image
Researchers have known for some time now that the cornerstone of all degenerative conditions, including brain disorders, is inflammation. But what they… — David Perlmutter Brain Copy Share Image
“In 2017, The Journal Stroke, released a bombshell paper that revealed the risk for stroke, Alzheimer’s, & dementia in general among people… — David Perlmutter Alzheimers Copy Share Image
“that if we live to be eighty-five years or older, our risk for Alzheimer’s is an astounding 50 percent,” — David Perlmutter Five years Copy Share Image
Fat is your friend. The brain thrives on a fat-rich, low-carbohydrate diet. — David Perlmutter Brain Copy Share Image
“Fat—not carbohydrate—is the preferred fuel of human metabolism and has been for all of human evolution. We” — David Perlmutter Human evolution Copy Share Image
“Aerobic exercise in particular not only turns on genes linked to longevity, but also targets the BDNF gene, the brain’s “growth hormone.” — David Perlmutter Exercise Copy Share Image
“I’ve had plenty more patients come through my doors and leave with a pain-free head, thanks to the adoption of a gluten-free… — David Perlmutter Food Copy Share Image
“According to the latest research, we owe our tremendous brains to the need to think… and the need to run.” — David Perlmutter Need Think Copy Share Image
“people who start taking cholesterol-lowering medication (i.e., statins) can become much more depressed.” — David Perlmutter Food Copy Share Image
Dementia is our most-feared illness, more than heart disease or cancer. — David Perlmutter Cancer Copy Share Image
“The chief function of the body is to carry the brain around. —THOMAS A. EDISON” — David Perlmutter Body Copy Share Image
“our brain’s healthy functioning requires regular physical activity despite the passage of time and ills of the aging process.” — David Perlmutter Aging Copy Share Image
“statins may lessen brain function and increase risk for heart disease. The reason is simple: The brain needs cholesterol” — David Perlmutter Heart disease Copy Share Image
The biggest issue by far is that carbohydrates are absolutely at the cornerstone of all of our major degenerative conditions. — David Perlmutter Absolutely Copy Share Image
“Coconut oil, from which we derive MCTs, is a rich source of an important precursor molecule for beta-hydroxybutyrate and is a helpful… — David Perlmutter Food Copy Share Image
“removal of gluten from the diet and the adoption of a grain-brain-free way of life is often the surest ticket to relief… — David Perlmutter Food Copy Share Image
“So what happens if you restrict your cholesterol intake, as so many people do today? The body sends out an alarm that… — David Perlmutter Cholesterol Copy Share Image
