376: The unsuspecting marker that’s critical for metabolic health | David Perlmutter, M.D.

David Perlmutter, M.D.: “88% of American adults have at least one component of metabolic syndrome.”

Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how uric acid can make or break your metabolic health, plus:

- How hydration impacts your metabolism (~19:52)

- Why we're all hard-wired to have a sweet tooth (~23:39)

- The best foods for reducing uric acid (~24:40)

- The connection between uric acid & brain health (~35:40)

- How gratitude can enhance your metabolic health (~41:02)

Referenced in the episode:

- Perlmutter's book, Drop Acid.

- mbg Podcast episode #178, #92, and #55, with Perlmutter.

- See here for a list of purine-free beers from Japan.

- A study showing 500 milligrams of quercetin could reduce uric acid.

- Perlmutter's op-ed in MedPage Today.

- A 12-year study on the link between uric acid and cognitive function.

- Watch Perlmutter discuss the connection between gut & brain health during mbg revitalize 2016

- Perlmutter's Instagram post on honey.

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