“trial published in January 2010 in the American Journal of Cardiology found that statin medications actually increased the risk of death.” — David Perlmutter Food Copy Share Image
“fructose was called the most fattening carbohydrate more than forty years ago by biochemists.” — David Perlmutter Food Copy Share Image
“how effective would, say, a vitamin E capsule or a tablet of vitamin C be when confronted by this onslaught of free… — David Perlmutter Food Copy Share Image
Dementia is our most-feared illness, more than heart disease or cancer. — David Perlmutter Cancer Copy Share Image
“people who start taking cholesterol-lowering medication (i.e., statins) can become much more depressed.” — 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 Copy Share Image
The idea that people are nutritionally deprived because they don't eat grain has no scientific basis. — David Perlmutter 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
As a practicing neurologist, I can tell you first hand that working with Parkinson's patients offers clinical challenges. But from an emotional… — David Perlmutter Border Copy Share Image
Humans are not the fastest or the strongest animals on the planet, but when it comes to survival, we have had the… — David Perlmutter Advantage Copy Share Image
Carbohydrates, whether derived from gluten-containing foods or other sources, including fruit, sweetened beverages, and starchy vegetables, are dangerous as they relate to… — David Perlmutter Brain Copy Share Image
“Indeed, Dr. Cahill and other researchers have determined that beta-HBA, which is easily obtainable just by adding coconut oil to your diet,… — David Perlmutter Copy Share Image
“The bottom line is that if you want to reduce oxidative stress and the action of free radicals harming your brain, you… — David Perlmutter Bottom line Copy Share Image
“DHA, is its role in regulating gene expression for the production of BDNF. Put simply, DHA helps orchestrate the production, connectivity, and… — David Perlmutter Copy Share Image
Inflammation is the cornerstone of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis - all of the neurodegenerative diseases are really predicated on inflammation. — David Perlmutter Alzheimer Copy Share Image
“reduce the risk of LDL oxidation—not necessarily levels of LDL itself. A principal player in that risk of oxidation is higher levels… — David Perlmutter Food Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“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 Food Copy Share Image
“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 Food Copy Share Image
“The neurons in the gut are so innumerable that scientist are now calling the totality of them "the second brain"... In fact,… — David Perlmutter Brain Copy Share Image
“The bile salts secreted by the gallbladder, which are needed for the digestion of fat and, therefore, the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins… — David Perlmutter Food Copy Share Image
“The whole notion that ADHD is a specific disease easily remedied by a pill is convenient but alarming. In several schools throughout… — David Perlmutter Adhd Copy Share Image
“The only way to stop this internal pathway run amok is to consume an adequate amount of dietary cholesterol and back way… — David Perlmutter Food Copy Share Image
“The following grains and starches are gluten-free: amaranth arrowroot buckwheat corn millet potato quinoa rice sorghum soy tapioca teff The following foods… — David Perlmutter Baked beans Copy Share Image
“What you eat & when you eat matter, but so does what order you eat your foods in. Never eat what Dr.… — David Perlmutter Copy Share Image
“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 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
“Fat—not carbohydrate—is the preferred fuel of human metabolism and has been for all of human evolution. We” — David Perlmutter Food 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 Copy Share Image
“statins may lessen brain function and increase risk for heart disease. The reason is simple: The brain needs cholesterol” — David Perlmutter Food 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
“The chief function of the body is to carry the brain around. —THOMAS A. EDISON” — David Perlmutter Body Copy Share Image
“when the omega-3 fats EPA and DHA are oxidized, they significantly activate the Nrf2 pathway. For” — David Perlmutter Food Copy Share Image
It may seem draconian, but the best recommendation I can make is to completely avoid grains. — David Perlmutter 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
“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
“hunter-gatherer ancestors consumed omega-6 and omega-3 fats in a ratio of roughly 1:1.” — David Perlmutter Copy Share Image
“walnut oil, were 60 percent less likely to develop dementia than those who did not regularly consume such oils. The” — David Perlmutter Food Copy Share Image
“We are designed to be smart people our entire lives. The brain is supposed to work well until our last breath.” — David Perlmutter Intelligence Copy Share Image
Fat is your friend. The brain thrives on a fat-rich, low-carbohydrate diet. — David Perlmutter Brain Copy Share Image
