A fundamental premise in cancer therapy is trying to identify how the metabolism of cancer cells differs from normal tissue. When differences are identified, it often paves the way for treatments that will disrupt the cancer's metabolism while sparing normal tissue. David Perlmutter cancercelldiffer share on social
This low-fat idea that's been drummed into our heads and bellies is completely off-base and deeply responsible for most of our modern ills. David Perlmutter basebellycompletely Change image and share on social
Making changes in the fast food that makes up such a significant part of the American diet, even if the numbers aren't impressive, will have important health up sides. David Perlmutter americandietfast Change image and share on social
Food is medicine. We can actually change our gene expressions with the foods we eat. David Perlmutter changeeatexpression Change image and share on social
Dementia is our most-feared illness, more than heart disease or cancer. David Perlmutter cancerdementiadisease Change image and share on social
The human brain is at particularly high risk for damage by free radicals because of its high degree of metabolism compared to other tissues, while lacking the levels of antioxidant protection found elsewhere in the body. David Perlmutter antioxidantbodybrain 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
Antioxidants are chemicals that break down or neutralize the damaging effects of free radicals - chemicals produced as a byproduct of normal cellular metabolism. David Perlmutter antioxidantbreakbyproduct Change image and share on social
The biggest issue by far is that carbohydrates are absolutely at the cornerstone of all of our major degenerative conditions. David Perlmutter absolutelybigcarbohydrate Change image and share on social
Fat is your friend. The brain thrives on a fat-rich, low-carbohydrate diet. David Perlmutter braincarbohydratediet Change image and share on social
