The biggest issue by far is that carbohydrates are absolutely at the cornerstone of all of our major degenerative conditions. David Perlmutter Read Quote
Two forms of fat that are vitally important for brain health are cholesterol and saturated fat. David Perlmutter Read Quote
In general, the public knowledge base and thus decision-making behaviors are far more influenced by advertisement than with current science. David Perlmutter Read Quote
Even slight elevations in blood sugar have been shown to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. David Perlmutter Read Quote
So-called ‘complex carbs’ may actually represent a more significant threat to health than simple sugar in that they may not only raise blood sugar, but keep it elevated for a more prolonged period of time. David Perlmutter Read Quote
Rarely, Type 2 diabetes develops without any readily identifiable predisposing factor. But in the great majority of cases, it is brought on by lifestyle activities, including, and clearly most importantly, dietary choices. David Perlmutter Read Quote
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 Read Quote
It may seem draconian, but the best recommendation I can make is to completely avoid grains. David Perlmutter Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
