“that if we live to be eighty-five years or older, our risk for Alzheimer’s is an astounding 50 percent,” — David Perlmutter Copy Share Image
“ketones block the apoptotic pathway that would otherwise lead to self-destruction of brain cells.” — David Perlmutter 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 Copy Share Image
“You might not remember the days when doctors endorsed smoking cigarettes,” — David Perlmutter Cigarettes 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 Copy Share Image
The story of gluten as it relates to the brain throws a wide net, so much more encompassing than the inflammation of… — David Perlmutter Brain Copy Share Image
“they gave twenty-four students resveratrol and recorded marked increases in blood flow in the brain while they were performing mental tasks. And… — David Perlmutter Blood flow Copy Share Image
“a gene located on chromosome 11 codes for the production of a protein called “brain-derived neurotrophic factor,” or BDNF. BDNF plays a… — David Perlmutter Programming Copy Share Image
“Nine times out of ten, people pick the wrong food. No, it’s not the sugar (GI = 68), it’s not the candy… — David Perlmutter Bread Copy Share Image
“epigenetic marks are the remote control not only to your health and longevity but also to how you pass your genes on… — David Perlmutter Evolution Copy Share Image
“The fact that changes in our gut affect our brain's response to negativity or emotionally stirring images is just mind-boggling. But it's… — David Perlmutter Copy Share Image
The science supporting the relationship between carbohydrates and dementia is quite exciting, as it paves the way for lifestyle changes that can… — David Perlmutter Brain Copy Share Image
“The more we moved, the fitter our brain became. And even today our brain’s healthy functioning requires regular physical activity despite the… — David Perlmutter Fitness Copy Share Image
“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 Nervous system 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
“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
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 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
“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 Food Copy Share Image
“Several natural compounds that turn on antioxidant and detoxification pathways through activation of the Nrf2 system have been identified. Among these are… — David Perlmutter Nature Copy Share Image
“As an example, a recent report in the prestigious Archives of Internal Medicine revealed that postmenopausal women who were put on statin… — David Perlmutter Food Copy Share Image
From the earliest moments of life, children begin to learn the fundamentals of language. The most powerful influence for effective language development… — David Perlmutter Copy Share Image
“if you cannot control your hunger and appetite, good luck managing your blood chemistry, metabolism, waistline, and, in the bigger picture, the… — David Perlmutter Appetite Copy Share Image
“ketogenic diet has also been shown to reduce amyloid in the brain,25 and it increases glutathione, the body’s natural brain-protective antioxidant, in… — David Perlmutter Food Copy Share Image
“challenging the mind fortifies new neural networks. Much in the way our muscles gain strength and functionality when physically challenged through exercise,… — David Perlmutter Fitness Copy Share Image
“And although we are presently ranked first in the world in health-care spending, we are ranked thirty-seventh in overall health-system performance, according… — David Perlmutter Health Copy Share Image
“babies who are regularly breast-fed when they are first introduced to foods containing gluten have been shown to cut their risk of… — David Perlmutter Food 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 Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“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 Food 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 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
“modifiable factors that can turn on the Nrf2 switch, activating genes that can produce powerful antioxidants and detoxification enzymes. Vanderbilt” — David Perlmutter 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 Fatty acids 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 Copy Share Image
“The following grains and starches contain gluten: barley bulgur couscous farina graham flour kamut matzo rye semolina spelt triticale wheat wheat germ” — David Perlmutter Food Copy Share Image
Throughout our lifetimes, we are constantly regenerating new brain cells in the hippocampus, a process called neurogenesis. New stem cells are constantly… — David Perlmutter Being Copy Share Image
“omega-6 fats, which are found in many vegetable oils, including safflower oil, corn oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, and soybean oil; vegetable… — David Perlmutter Food Copy Share Image
“The one variable that clearly stood out above all others was whether or not the mice had a running wheel. It didn’t… — David Perlmutter Copy Share Image
