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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Dr. Hyman is an 11-time New York Times bestselling author, family physician and international leader in the field of Functional Medicine. His podcast, The Doctor's Farmacy, is a place for deep conversations about the critical issues of our time in the space of health, wellness, food and politics. New episodes are released every Wednesday here on YouTube, and wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Wow what a fabulous video, thank you so much for all this information, so helpful.
They need to go around and stamp breasts all around the world… I laughed out loud in my car 🙂 Great info, I appreciate all you both do!
What are the correct, right food choices please?
Google “Mark Hyman Food Map.” You’ll get some images of what he says we should and should not eat. When you break it all down, it’s really just common sense. Stay out of the center isles in your grocery store, it’s all garbage.
Love this!!! Great information! Love you two guys!!! ❤️thank you so much to both of you.
Fabulous recording will listen to it many times. Many thanks, I’m grateful for your knowledge.
Choose your carbs wisely !!!
Excellent information Thank you so much
Can’t wait for broken brain 2 =)
Thank you both, so much! I have been a sugar junkie all my 72 years. 8 months ago, I found that even though my blood sugars were normal, I was highly Insulin resistant. I began the Keto diet, with some intermittent fasting. I have lost 27 lbs, which puts my BMR under 23. I praise God for helping you and those researchers like you two, for bringing the truth about nutrition to the general public. Keep it up!! You are helping thousands upon thousands around the world!!
BRILLIANT DISCUSSION … Thanks guys … Tired of 2 PhD trying to talk to impress each other … THIS IS BRILLIANT … Fire Side Chat … 5 Star
Antiscientific gibberish.
Two of my idols! Fantastic episode
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!
Broken Brain 2 tonight. Can’t wait!
Two of my favorites! I feel star struck watching and listening to this. So excited for the new book too!
I have followed you both for years and will continue to do so. Powerful.
How can we access information like presented here without spending screen time??
I’m trying to cut out processed/refined sugars from my diet, but I still believe fruit to be healthy in moderation and I’ll continue to eat them.
Awesome! Two of my favorite doctors and educators! Revolutionary!
Another outstanding interview. The content shared has spurred action professionally and in my household. Information like this has evolved the information I share (I am a pharmacist) I am currently reading Grain Brain. I am the family chef so we have significantly reduced starchy carbs and ‘sweet fat’. We purposely avoid inflammatory food stuffs in an effort to proactively prevent any actions that contribute to our mental decline and poor health. It is an essential part of our retirement plan, to be healthy and live vibrantly. We are living in exciting times.