I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. David Perlmutter. We did a deep dive on the topic of uric acid and discussed how this frequently overlooked “waste product” of metabolism actually threatens so many aspects of our health, and what we can do about it.Dr. Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition.We discuss the following:2:06 Who is Dr. Perlmutter3:55 The evolution of uric acid12:22 Uric acid markers are more important to measure than other traditional markers like LDL?15:10 Ideal uric acid markers15:38 What is uric acid21:22 Meat only (and organ means) and uric acid risks24:55 When to check uric acid levels25:47 Fructose in fruit28:50 Individualizing uric acid concerns on a meat-based diet 34:13 Salt and low carb diets35:16 Self-questionnaire to see risks of excess uric acid37:22 Foods to help lower blood pressure and lower uric acid levels42:42 Fiber44:47 The relationship of fiber and uric acid46:53 Gout sufferers – why and what to do50:36 Fructose is in most sugars1:01:09 Dangers of PPIs1:06:35 Alzheimer's and the best diet to follow1:14:03 Lifestyle tip: FastingWhere to find Dr. Perlmutter and the Drop Acid book_____RESOURCES - Dr. David Perlmutter: https://www.drperlmutter.com/ - UA Sure (uric acid tester): https://www.uasure.com/  - Drop Acid (latest book): https://amzn.to/3tJaw4h  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidPerlmutterMd  - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidPerlmutterMD  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidperlmutter  ____CHECK OUT MY BOOK, Carnivore CureSIGN UP FOR MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER_____ ADDITIONAL RESOURCESNutrition with Judy ArticlesNutrition with Judy ResourcesCutting Against the Grain Podcast_____ FIND ME? Website? YouTube? Instagram? Facebook_____ **DISCLAIMER: I am only here to provide support as a nutritional therapy practitioner and I am not providing medical advice. I always recommend working with a team of holistic practitioners, including your PCP and a certified nutritional therapy practitioner. Do not self-diagnose. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condition.Head over to paleovalley.com/nwj and get 15% off your first order. Promo code NWJ