The science supporting the relationship between carbohydrates and dementia is quite exciting, as it paves the way for lifestyle changes that can profoundly affect a person's chances of remaining intact, at least from a brain perspective. David Perlmutter affectbraincarbohydrate 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
Alzheimer's is a disease for which there is no effective treatment whatsoever. To be clear, there is no pharmaceutical agent, no magic pill that a doctor can prescribe that will have any significant effect on the progressive downhill course of this disease. David Perlmutter agentalzheimerclear share on social
Far from being entirely dependent on exogenous food sources of antioxidants, our cells have their own innate ability to generate antioxidants upon demand. David Perlmutter abilityantioxidantcell Change image and share on social
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
Fat is your friend. The brain thrives on a fat-rich, low-carbohydrate diet. David Perlmutter braincarbohydratediet Change image and 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
From the earliest moments of life, children begin to learn the fundamentals of language. The most powerful influence for effective language development are the verbal interactions with caregivers. David Perlmutter begincaregiverchild Change image and share on social
When we are exposed to a real or perceived threatening situation, powerful things happen in the brain to memorialize aspects of the event, including all manner of associated circumstances like where, when and how it occurred. David Perlmutter aspectbraincircumstance share on social
The idea that people are nutritionally deprived because they don't eat grain has no scientific basis. David Perlmutter basisdepriveeat Change image and share on social
