Dr. David Perlmutter is a board certified neurologist and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition.  After publishing 6 New York Times Best selling books, his most recent publication, Drop Acid, addresses the leading cause of death on our planet, metabolic diseases. Chronic metabolic conditions are on the rise and in today’s episode he shares some simple lifestyle changes you can make today that will improve your health dramatically.    Your  health is, in many ways, dictated by the interdependent relationship between your body and the resident bacteria living in your gut and your lifestyle may be disrupting that balance. Inflammation is the first sign of a major health crisis that can manifest as depression and ultimately leads to neurological decline. Dr. Perlmetter discusses promising research, indicating that inflammation can be managed by improving healthy gut bacteria with the daily consumption of specific probiotics.  Everyday we are uncovering just how vital these bacteria are to our overall health.    The food you eat determines the health of your gut and subsequently your body and brain. Simply maintaining a low blood sugar, eating organic, staying active and getting enough sleep can dramatically reduce your risk of developing these metabolic diseases. We are no longer dealing with genetic predisposition because what you do everyday and what you eat has a greater influence on your hormones and will determine your health later in life.      Takeaways: [3:20] Inflammation is the most common  underlying mechanism causing neurological decline [6:50] The production of some neurotransmitters rely on the vitality of certain gut bacteria [7:40] Context has to do with the balance of neurotransmitters and the metabolisms of them [9:30] Inflammation contribute to the development of depression especially in women [11:20] Poor maintenance  of the gut lining by the bacteria leads to leaky gut and inflammation  [15:30] Higher blood sugar comprises how hormones work by limiting their ability to be free [17:20] Persistent elevated blood sugar can leads to insulin resistance and cognitive decline [20:00] Insulin is a hormone that  enables neurotransmitters to recover from trauma quickly [24:00] Non celiac gluten sensitivity is affecting 40-60% of the population [26:30] Research shows that gluten sensitive patient’s brains can mimic symptoms of MS [27:50] Replacing  gluten with non-gluten grains like rice and corn are a healthier alternative [29:18] Glyphosate is dangerous because it affects the shikimate pathways of our gut bacteria [32:25] Ibuprofen and antibiotics significantly affects the health of our healthy gut bacteria   Mentioned in This Episode: Website: https://www.drperlmutter.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DavidPerlmutterMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/   Twitter: “Depression is not a state of serotonin deficiency and therefore that speaks to the efficacy, for example, of the SSRI drugs.” [7:45]   “Those conditions of increased inflammation and hyperactivity of the immune system which are more characteristic of women might well explain the higher incidences of mood disorders in women.”  [10:10]   “ The level of the free testosterone is highly influenced ultimately by blood sugar and therefore is diet related.” [16:17]   “When we elevate our blood sugar persistently we develop,  ultimately, something called insulin resistance.” [19:33]   “There is no upside to eating gluten so why not  consider restricting it because you might just be rewarded with better health.”  [27:13]   Podcast Disclaimer:  https://resources.thespadr.com/the-womans-doctor/#disclaimer