Dr David Perlmutter is a Board-certified Neurologist and four-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. Dr Perlmutter received his MD degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award.

He has published extensively in peer reviewed scientific journals including Archives of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and The Journal of Applied Nutrition. In addition he's a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by such medical institutions as Columbia University, Scripps Institute, New York University and Harvard University, and serves an Associate Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

His books have been published in 28 languages and include 'Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs And Sugar' with over 1 million copies in print. Other New York Times bestsellers include 'Brain Maker, the Grain Brain Cookbook', and his most recent book, 'The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan'.

Join me as I ask Dr David:* How does the body and brain become inflamed?* The condition of modern society's microbiomes.* What he recommends for prevention or treatment of Alzheimers.* How do grains impact our brain health?

Dr David is also kind enough to share with us:* The studies on how gut bacteria affect our brain activity (most of our neurotransmitters are made in the gut, not the brain!)* The link between gluten and gut leakiness.* What, how and when he eats.* How to get started on the ketogenic diet.

Dr David is a mentor and good friend of mine, and a few things he said resonated with me today:"The ketogenic diet is brand new - I mean it's only the type of diet humans have been on for two million years!""Dietary fat and being fat are two entirely different things.""I've been accused of saying that I'm against research to find a cure for Alzheimer's - I am not. I mean if there were a magic pill that could help people with their brain functioning you bet I'd be writing prescriptions for it - but we don't have that yet."

To find out more about Dr Perlmutter visit his website https://www.drperlmutter.com

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