Brain Quote by 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 saturated fat…

— David Perlmutter

Cholesterol - which you get from eating too much of the wrong kind of fat - doesn't just help clog arteries in the brain,…

— Michael Greger

Increase your consumption of healthful fats like extra virgin olive oil, avocado, grass-fed beef, wild fish, coconut oil, nuts and seeds. At the same…

— David Perlmutter

“We can break down fat into specialized molecules called ketones, and one in particular that I’ve already mentioned—beta-hydroxybutyrate (beta-HBA)—is a superior fuel for the…

— 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 human brain).…

— David Perlmutter

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that we must get from our diets because our bodies cannot make them; they are crucial for early…

— Joel Fuhrman

“omega-6 fats fall under the “bad fat” category; they are somewhat pro-inflammatory, and there is evidence that higher consumption of these fats is related…

— David Perlmutter

Healthful whole foods improve our brain function as well.

— Marilu Henner

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

— David Perlmutter

Our ancestors relied upon their advanced brains to survive during times of food shortage, and fortunately, the human brain is able to utilize body…

— David Perlmutter

“Our brains, for instance, are 70 percent fat, mostly in the form of a substance known as myelin that insulates nerve cells and, for…

— Gary Taubes

“Dietary fat is the densest energy source available to your body, with each gram of fat containing more than twice the calories of a…

— Michael Matthews