The story of gluten as it relates to the brain throws a wide net, so much more encompassing than the inflammation of a small section of the small intestine that characterizes celiac disease. David Perlmutter brainceliaccharacterize Change image and share on social
The bottom line is that this author, a practicing neurologist dealing with Alzheimer's disease on a daily basis, believes we need to expand the public awareness that modifiable lifestyle factors have a profound role to play in determining who will or won't get this disease. David Perlmutter alzheimerauthorawareness share on social
As a practicing neurologist, I can tell you first hand that working with Parkinson's patients offers clinical challenges. But from an emotional perspective, this disease can border on overwhelming. David Perlmutter borderchallengeclinical Change image and share on social
Throughout our lifetimes, we are constantly regenerating new brain cells in the hippocampus, a process called neurogenesis. New stem cells are constantly being born in the hippocampus that ultimately differentiate into fully functional neurons. David Perlmutter bearbraincall share on social
Even slight elevations in blood sugar have been shown to increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. David Perlmutter alzheimerblooddisease Change image and share on social
It may seem draconian, but the best recommendation I can make is to completely avoid grains. David Perlmutter avoidcompletelydraconian Change image and share on social
Strokes are categorized as either bleeding into the brain or a blockage in blood supply, known as an ischemic stroke. The latter are overwhelmingly more common, compromising about 87 percent of all stroke events. David Perlmutter bleedblockageblood share on social
Saturated fat is a fundamental building block for brain cells. It's certainly interesting to consider that one of the richest sources of saturated fat in nature is human breast milk. David Perlmutter blockbrainbreast Change image and share on social
Increase your consumption of healthful fats like extra virgin olive oil, avocado, grass-fed beef, wild fish, coconut oil, nuts and seeds. At the same time, keep in mind that modified fats like hydrogenated or trans fats are the worst choices for brain health. David Perlmutter avocadobadbeef share on social
Two forms of fat that are vitally important for brain health are cholesterol and saturated fat. David Perlmutter braincholesterolfat Change image and share on social
