David Perlmutter Books
David Perlmutter is a neurologist, writer and the president of the Perlmutter Health Center. He contributes regularly to the Huffington Post, the Daily Beast and Mind Body Green. Grain Brain is his first New York Times bestseller.
Grain Brain
What's Grain Brain about?
Grain Brain (2013) outlines how what we eat can cause or mitigate serious brain disorders like anxiety, ADHD and depression. Eating well is crucial to your brain’s functioning well, and these blinks tell you why.
Who should read Grain Brain?
- People interested in nutrition
- Anyone who wants to keep their brain sharp and healthy
- Those who want to learn more about carbohydrates, sugar and gluten
Brain Maker
What's Brain Maker about?
Brain Maker (2015) explains the connection between your health and your microbiome – the bacteria in your gut. It shows you how even diseases that affect the brain such as Alzheimer’s are actually influenced by your microbiome. Importantly, you’ll learn how making some simple dietary decisions can help you keep disease at bay and make yourself healthier.
Who should read Brain Maker?
- People wanting to improve their health
- Parents of children with health problems or conditions such as autism
- Medical practitioners and nutritionists interested in alternative approaches to health
Brain Wash
What's Brain Wash about?
Brain Wash (2020) is a no-nonsense handbook for living a calm and content life in a world that’s designed to deliver the opposite. Medical doctors David and Austin Perlmutter unpack how our modern society manipulates our brains. Then they lay out a powerful 10-day bootcamp for breaking these bad patterns and building healthier habits.
Who should read Brain Wash?
- Harried workers seeking a calmer life
- Dieters looking for medically sound advice
- Anyone aspiring to make big changes one day at a time
Drop Acid
What's Drop Acid about?
Drop Acid (2022) is an in-depth exploration of uric acid, a substance increasingly linked to many modern health issues, from obesity and diabetes to hypertension and stroke. Uric acid has long been seen as a precursor to gout and kidney stones, but new research suggests that high levels of uric acid can contribute to many other health issues over the long term. With reference to scientific studies and a three-week “LUV” (Lower Uric Values) diet plan complete with recipes, this Blink will prepare you to optimize your health by reducing foods and behaviors that play a part in raising uric-acid levels.
Who should read Drop Acid?
- People living with diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, or gout
- Health enthusiasts looking to optimize their diet
- Doctors eager to add more nutritional expertise to their repertoire