David Perlmutter's Blog, page 48

Zinc as a treatment for the common cold. http://bit.ly/1mRLjgF

Zinc as a treatment for the common cold. http://bit.ly/1mRLjgF


Zinc: Effective Treatment For The Common Cold

Hardly a day goes by that somebody doesn't call my office and say "Hey Doc, can you call me in an antibiotic? I think I'm getting a cold." It then explain th...

Finally! The Washington Post highlights research that, in fact, the gut-brain co...

Finally! The

Can what you eat affect your mental health?
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Studies find ties between anxiety and other problems and diet — though why they are connected is unclear.

A new scientific discovery may prevent Alzheimer’s disease. http://bit.ly/1nBJFgc

A new scientific discovery may prevent Alzheimer’s disease. http://bit.ly/1nBJFgc


High BDNF Tied to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
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Growth hormone for the brain. What a concept. Truth is, science has indeed identified a protein that does exactly that, and it’s called brain-derived neurotrophic hormone (BDNF). Knowing about BDNF is even more important now, as a new report clearly links higher levels of BDNF to remarkably reduced…

Back on Dr. Oz this week, I discussed the dangerous ways gluten and grains impac...

Back on Dr. Oz this week, I discussed the dangerous ways gluten and grains impact our brain. A must-watch segment for all. http://bit.ly/1gmCMdk


“Never Forget This Show” – Mehmet Oz, MD
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For the second time, I had the chance to take to the set of The Dr. Oz Show to discuss the tenets of Grain Brain, and how we can eat for better brain health. If you caught the show, than you know my segment can be summed up in three words: butter is back. But […]

When we went fat-free, it only made us fatter. Here’s why: http://n.pr/SIHwF6

When we went fat-free, it only made us fatter. Here’s why: http://n.pr/SIHwF6


Why We Got Fatter During The Fat-Free Food Boom
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In the 1970s, the U.S. Dietary Goals advised Americans to cut back on fat and eat more carbs to lower the risk of heart disease. But some experts say this high-carb, low-fat diet helped fuel obesity.

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Saturated Fat - The Healthy Choice

For years we've been told that we have to avoid consuming saturated fats but we now understand that consuming saturated fats are an important part of our nutrition...

Join me TODAY on Dr. Oz as we discuss gluten and the threat it poses to your bra...

Join me TODAY on Dr. Oz as we discuss gluten and the threat it poses to your brain. http://bit.ly/1j0zuC8

I hope everyone here will tune in to the Dr. Oz show tomorrow as I share crucial...

I hope everyone here will tune in to the Dr. Oz show tomorrow as I share crucial information about gluten and its relationship to brain health. http://bit.ly/1g82L8o


Thursday on Dr. Oz: Dr. Perlmutter Reveals How Gluten Threatens Your Brain
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Tomorrow (Thursday, May 8th) on the Dr. Oz Show, I’ll be discussing the very real threat that gluten poses to brain health and function. I’m actually going to bring along a patient whose life was pretty much destroyed by a devastating movement disorder that involved her face. Tune in to watch what h…

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Do Carbs Cause Alzheimer's? Pt 1
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Do you have the power to prevent Alzheimer's disease? Meet Dr. David Perlmutter, the controversial doctor who says you can control your genes by changing the way you eat. His message is simple: Cut carbs and load up on healthy fats!

Many of you took to the article I shared last month from Dr. Robert Lustig. If y...

Many of you took to the article I shared last month from Dr. Robert Lustig. If you enjoyed that, and even if you didn’t, this video on the dangers of hidden sugar is for you. http://bit.ly/1mydDo2


Sugar: Hiding in plain sight - Robert Lustig

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/sugar-hiding-in-plain-sight-robert-lustig While sugar is easy to spot in candy, soft drinks and ice cream, it als...