How to Prevent Alzheimer’s with Your Fork with Dr. David Perlmutter

Apr 3, 2019

Dr. David Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and bestselling author, shares groundbreaking insights on brain health and nutrition. He discusses how dietary choices can enhance cognitive function and combat Alzheimer's, emphasizing the power of neuroplasticity. The conversation covers the importance of gut health, personalized dietary interventions, and the role of fasting and ketogenic diets. Perlmutter critiques conventional approaches to Alzheimer's prevention and highlights the impact of modern lifestyles on brain function, advocating for a holistic, food-first approach to cognitive wellness.

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Dissatisfaction with Traditional Neurology

David Perlmutter was dissatisfied with traditional neurology's limitations.
He wanted to treat the root causes of brain issues, not just symptoms.

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Inflammation and the Gut-Brain Connection

The brain, like other organs, is affected by inflammation, often caused by diet.
The gut microbiome plays a key role in brain health by influencing inflammation.

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Grain Consumption

Avoid gluten-containing grains due to their negative impact on the gut lining.
Consume non-gluten grains like rice and corn in moderation, watching carbohydrate intake.

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Harnessing Neuroplasticity for Brain Health and Recovery

15:55 • 4min

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Rethinking Dietary Impact on Cognitive Health

20:09 • 17min

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Rethinking Dietary Interventions for Brain Health

37:38 • 11min

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Exploring Fasting and Ketogenic Diets

48:52 • 18min

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Personalized Medicine and Individualized Research Insights

01:06:40 • 2min

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Exploring Alzheimer's Prevention and the Future of Cognitive Health

01:08:23 • 2min

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Impact of Modern Lifestyle on Brain Function

01:10:08 • 5min

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Every time we eat, we have a chance to boost our brain function. In medical school, we’re taught the brain is immutable, that we can’t grow new brain cells or change the brain once dysfunction or injury has occurred. Now, we know that’s just not true. The decisions we make each and every day, like what we eat, how much sleep we get, and how often we move are all steps that can dramatically shift the health of the brain for the better. And there’s so much more we can do, too.

Dr. David Perlmutter joins me on this week’s episode of The Doctor’s Farmacy to talk about an empowered approach to supporting the brain, starting with food first. Dr. Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist and four-time New York Times best selling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition and as a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. His books include the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs and Sugar, with over 1 million copies in print. He is the editor of the upcoming collection The Microbiome and the Brain that will be authored by top experts in the field and will be published in 2019 by CRC Press. Dr. Perlmutter’s new book, Brain Wash, co-written with Austin Perlmutter, MD, will be published in January 2020.

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