273: Dr. David Perlmutter - Grain Brain • Cholesterol Is Your Friend • What Is Keto Cycling?

Dr. David Perlmutter (IG: @davidperlmutter) is a Board-Certified Neurologist and four-time New York Times bestselling author.

David serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. He received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine.

David's been interviewed on many nationally syndicated television programs including 20/20, Larry King Live, CNN, The Today Show, Oprah, and The Dr. Oz Show.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Raising awareness about Alzheimer's disease
• The impact of gluten & grains on our health
• Humans have been domesticated by wheat
• What gluten does to your gut
• Everyone should avoid gluten
• Grains raise blood sugar levels
• What is keto cycling?
• Focus on a plant-based diet
• Hidden sources of gluten
• Type 2 diabetes increases your risk for Alzheimer's
• Lifestyle choices matter
• Cholesterol is your friend
• How cholesterol benefits your brain
• What is coffee fruit extract?
• Supplements that increase BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor)
• Exercise helps your brain
• Plan for the future

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Related links:

Dr. David Perlmutter - Grain Brain (book) Completely Revised And Updated

Dr. David Perlmutter's website

Follow Dr. David Perlmutter on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Dr. David Perlmutter - The Grain Brain Cookbook (book)

Dr. David Perlmutter - The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan (book)

Dr. David Perlmutter - Brain Maker (book)

Dr. David Perlmutter - Whole Coffee Fruit Concentrate – Amping Up Growth Hormone for Brain Cells (article)

Alessio Fasano, MD

Listen to Dr. Dale Bredesen previously on TUHP (episode #255)

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