David Perlmutter, MD
@DavidPerlmutter
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Neurology, Functional Medicine, Nutrition, Author, Lecturer
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Your brain is the most important thing you own. It determines your mood, your energy, your motivation, and so much more. Join me and other experts to find the blueprint for a better brain here:
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“The best six doctors anywhere and no one can deny it are sunshine, water, rest, air, exercise and diet.” – Wayne Fields
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The science is clear: there’s an indisputable link between what we eat and our general and even mental heatlh.
So why don’t MDs receive more significant nutritional training, either in medical school or during their residencies?
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The simple act of moving your body will do more for your brain than any crossword puzzle, math equation, or mystery book.
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Benefits of meditation:
1) Increased connectivity to prefrontal cortex
2) Better decision-making ability
3) Improved relationships
4) Better memory
5) Reduced inflammation
6) Reduced stress
7) Improved creativity
8) Improved sleep
9) Greater concern for the health of the planet
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Allulose is my go-to sugar sweetener right now.
It actually reduces blood sugar levels associated with meals and helps stimulate GLP-1 activity to control appetite.
Do you use allulose?
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The simple act of moving your body will do more for your brain than any crossword puzzle, math equation, or mystery book.
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A good night's sleep is, and I cannot stress this enough, one of the most powerful gifts you can give to your body and your brain.
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Fructose has been called a "potential time bomb” for dementia risk.
I couldn’t agree more.
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The science behind low-carb diets is being ignored by the federal agencies in charge of the guidelines. This post by
@bigfatsurprise
breaks down the reality of this situation.
#lowcarb
#diabetes
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“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will instruct his patients in care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.”
– Thomas Edison
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My new book, Drop Acid is out TODAY! Explore the exciting new science behind uric acid, and reveal simple lifestyle changes that can drastically lower uric acid and favorably impact metabolic health.
Watch this and then grab your copy of Drop Acid:
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A lot of people are jumping on the “carnivore diet” trend, but they are missing one key truth: fiber is critical to your health.
Fiber nourishes your gut bacteria which impacts inflammation, digestion, and even your mood.
#carnivorediet
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Sugar is incredibly unhealthy, and frankly, we’d all be better off without it. But it’s also addictive, and anyone with a sweet tooth can tell you it’s hard to kick. For those who’ve quit sugar, what was your turning point?
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A week of poor sleep can alter the function of 711 genes, including those involved in stress, immunity, metabolism, and inflammation.
So get some rest!
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Ultra-processed food like refined carbohydrates create inflammation in the body and brain. Inflammation leads to short-term thinking, which promotes consumption of rewarding foods like ultra-processed foods. It’s a deadly cycle that we must break.
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Social Experiment: If you come across this tweet please comment with the first healthful source of dietary fat that comes to mind. WITHOUT looking at the replies.
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When we practice gratitude, we can raise our levels of happiness, improve our health, and also increase our sense of connectedness with others.
Let's try that now. What are you grateful for today?
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Techniques to manage stress and anxiety naturally:
- Exercise.
- Practice mindfulness.
- Breathe from your diaphragm.
- Get more magnesium in your diet.
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If you had 15 minutes to educate a doctor about anything, what would it be and why?
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Recent literature found that
#coffee
drinkers actually had more preservation of cognitive function, less accumulation of beta amyloid, and no brain shrinkage in comparison to non coffee drinkers.
Pour me a cup! ☕️
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“I have always believed that the primary function of doctors should be to teach people how not to get sick in the first place. The word ‘doctor’ somes from the latin word for ‘teacher.’”
-Dr. Andrew Weil
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3 things to clear out of your pantry - and diet - in 2024:
1. Sugar
2. Seed oils
3. Refined carbohydrates
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For health, being in the “normal range” is no longer good enough. It’s time we talk about being in the “optimal range.”
You deserve it.
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Measuring GLUCOSE is a poor indicator of insulin status.
Measuring INSULIN as it relates blood glucose, is far more meaningful.
This is often not the approach offered by mainstream healthcare providers and is something that I recommend asking for.
#insulinresistance
#diabetes
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Brain health served up on a platter! I hope you’re enjoying some delicious glazed donuts on this fine Saturday morning.
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Remember, inflammation is the cornerstone of
#Alzheimers
disease and Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis. Really, all of our neurodegenerative diseases are predicted by inflammation.
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Some exciting news to share with you all today.
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Good sleep is one of the most potent and undervalued tools for good health. It’s among the easiest, purest ways to reconnect to the prefrontal cortex.
And it’s free.
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How do you start your day?
79% of adults reach for their smartphones within 15 mins of waking up. Right away, our attention is hijacked.
How about this: try meditating, reading a book, writing in a journal, yoga, stretching. Can you put off the phone for another 15 minutes?
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Like your oven or your washing machine, your brain has a self-cleaning feature:
Sleep.
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Don't dismiss the value of sleep in your life.
It's free medicine.
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100 ml of sugary beverages per day, be they soda or fruit juice, are all it takes to raise your risk for disease. That’s about a quarter of a can of soda, by the way. Stick to black coffee and water, if you ask me!
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One of the best foods for your heart?
Eggs!
Who knew...
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5 years ago, with
#GrainBrain
as guide, we started an incredible journey together.
Now, we're going back to the science, and bringing you a fully REVISED and UPDATED anniversary edition.
It's time to live well. It's time to re-discover Grain Brain.
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So excited to receive the galley copy of
#BrainWashBook
! We’re introducing you all to so many timely and necessary new themes - preorder yours:
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The mighty egg is one of the most powerful naturally-occurring sources of nutrients known to man. I can't get enough of them. Can you?
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When one person in a household makes lifestyle changes, the shift often carries over to others.
This is always about more than just you
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Cholesterol panic is one of the greatest diet-industry scams of the 20th century - and it turns out to have done much more harm than good.
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My top supplements for better brain health and
#Alzheimers
prevention:
💊 Vitamin D
💊 Omega-3
💊 Methylated B Vitamins
💊 Probiotics
💊 Quercetin
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Access to healthy food - or lack thereof - may be one of the greatest global public health threats of our time.
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“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.”
- Jim Rohn
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Wouldn’t it be easier to just label the rest of the stuff as “sprayed with poison”?
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We can change our gene expression through our lifestyle choices.
We can grow new brain cells and form new brain connections throughout our lifetime.
We can reduce our risk for, and even prevent, diseases.
All it takes is investing in ourselves.
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A neurologist's prescription for better brain health:
> Call your loved ones
> Get a good night's rest
> Spend 20 minutes in motion
> Put some nature into your day
> Eat mindfully
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“I believe that the greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you.”
- Joyce Meyer
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“There is no medicine you can take that will replace what you can do for your own health.”
– Aarti Patel
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When you wake up tomorrow, take five minutes to think about things you're grateful for before you reach for your cellphone.
Doctor's orders.
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It was such an honor to receive this leadership award from
@iPractitioner
at
@IHSymposium
last week. Being surrounded by my friends, esteemed colleagues, and loved ones really hit home how fortunate I am to be a member of this community. (1/2)
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Zinc supplementation has been associated with a 29% reduction in
#Alzheimers
risk.
#Zinc
is an antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties, so you might want to consider supplementing with zinc for your brain health.
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A healthy diet looks like:
> Gluten-free
> No refined carbs
> No added sugars
> Mostly plant-based
> Reasonable servings of grass-fed meat, fish
> Add nuts and seeds
> Bring on the olive oil
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Did you know?
The more inflammation we have throughout our body, the more difficult it is for the logical part of our brain (the prefrontal cortex) to send vital messages to the emotional, child part of the brain (the amygdala).
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Reducing sugar consumption is essential to improving the health and productivity of all Americans.
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This is massive - and hopefully the beginning of real change and an end to the use of
#glyphosate
. It’s poisoning us!
A stunning verdict in a case against a biochemical giant: Monsanto was ordered to pay $289 million to a man who got terminal cancer after using the company’s weed killer for years.
@PattersonNBC
reports.
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"Every time you eat or drink, you're either feeding disease or fighting it." - Heather Morgan
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Sleep is truly fundamental to our brain health - and most people don't get adequate, restful sleep on a regular basis.
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My take on the carnivore diet:
Meat and animal products can be a good source of protein and other nutrients, but they do not contain fiber–which is critical for health.
So, a diet–like the carnivore diet–that supplies no fiber doesn’t seem like the best idea to me.
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Here are some of my favorite brain-supporting foods:
🥑 Avocados
🍳 Eggs
🫐 Blueberries
🥬 Kale
🥦 Broccoli
🐟 Salmon
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You may recall that in
#BrainWashBook
we wrote that even looking at a photo of nature can have positive health implications for the brain.
So let's break the flow of news on Twitter today with this: reply to this tweet with a photo from nature that brings you a sense of calm.
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I’m honored to have hit 100,000 subscribers on YouTube! A milestone that supports my mission to empower people around the world to take control of their health destiny.
Subscribe to my YouTube channel here
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What's a five word for better decision-making, reducing inflammation, and improving brain health?
Oh right, s-l-e-e-p.
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Supplements are great, don’t get me wrong. But they’re meant to be exactly that - supplemental - and they won’t undo the damage of an unhealthy diet.
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Fat should be the cornerstone of your diet. Make sure you get enough!
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The only nutrition rule you need for optimal health and living:
Listen to your body.
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Planting a garden is linked to many positive health outcomes, like alleviated depression and anxiety. Beyond that, community gardening leads us to naturally exchange ideas and connect deeply with each other to ward off disconnection syndrome.
Show of hands: who gardens? I do!
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Wheat proteins may cause inflammation beyond the gut. Seriously? Who knew?? Wheat proteins might relate to multiple sclerosis? Where have I heard this before?
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Pulled these from the garden. What should we make with 'em?
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A lot of you have written to me over the years saying my work has changed your lives.
No. I just shared information, YOU changed your life. Always remember that, the power is in your hands!
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“I believe that the greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you.” - Joyce Meyer
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Finally, we can stop talking about calories in, calories out. The type of food, in terms of insulin response, is what really matters. This is great research,
@davidludwigmd
!
Read the study here:
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This, from
@Time
, is one of the most comprehensive summaries of why the microbiome matters. Send it to someone who needs a primer on gut health!
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Turns out, when it comes to lifespan, our genes may not be as important as once thought. What’s the real key? Say it with me: environment and lifestyle.
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Yes. Practitioners: if you’re not prescribing a healthier diet and lifestyle, you're neglecting to help patients use the most impactful tool in their shed.
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Wouldn’t it be wonderful to rely less on drugs and more on your body’s natural machinery?
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Just 35 minutes of exercise each day can reduce your risk of depression. All the more reason to get moving daily. For an added bonus, take that movement outside.
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“Any food that requires enhancing by the use of chemical substances should in no way be considered a food.” – John H. Tobe
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Three things I do every day for my health:
> Get 7-8 hours of sleep
> Move
> Time-restrict my eating window
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I cannot emphasize this enough:
Lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, and social engagement significantly impact a person’s risk of
#Alzheimers
.
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“Sleep is an investment in the energy you need to be effective tomorrow.”
– Tom Roth
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If you wouldn’t eat grains, why would you eat meat from grain-fed livestock? Beef from grain-fed steers is higher in inflammatory omega-6s and lower in omega-3s, not to mention the trace remnants of hormones given to grain-fed animals. Stick to grass-finished beef.
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It may be sugar-free, but that doesn’t mean it’s good for you.
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Inflammation is the GREATEST threat to your health. If you could silence it via fasting, wouldn’t you? (
@DrWillCole
)
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The secret to optimal health isn't a superfood, a detoxing beverage, or a new piece of workout equipment.
It's making small lifestyle modifications that build new habits each and every day.
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Let's start the day with a shared sense of calm.
Reply to this tweet with a photo from nature that brings you a feeling of well-being.
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Could magnesium deficiency and depression be linked? The science looks promising.
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"Health is not valued until sickness comes." - Thomas Fuller
A powerful reminder why we need to focus on prevention!
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When we practice gratitude, we can raise our levels of happiness, improve our health, and also increase our sense of connectedness with others.
Start today.
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Even at the very lowest levels of daily walking, from exercise or movement throughout your day, risk of dementia begins to decline.
Get moving. Any amount will help.
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Wheat proteins may cause inflammation beyond the gut. Seriously? Who knew?? Wheat proteins might relate to multiple sclerosis? Where have I heard this before?
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Still reeling over this one - a quarter of a billion dollars in damages! Thank you, Dewayne Johnson, for taking on Monsanto. May this be the beginning of the end for glyphosate and other toxic pesticides.
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The best way to prevent Alzheimer’s: starting to live your healthiest life today.
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Yes, there’s definitely a correlation between diabetes and Alzheimer’s — so skip the pancakes or sugary cereal for brunch this weekend, and consider instead a veggie omelet.
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Stop scrolling.
Stop worrying.
Take a moment to reflect on one moment that made you feel grateful today.
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Did you know most doctors don’t receive significant training in nutrition science? It’s true - and seriously scary. Good to see major journals finally calling this out.
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🚨 There is evidence to suggest that individuals who consume a diet high in refined carbohydrates have an 89% increased risk of developing dementia.🚨
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A
#magnesium
deficiency could be the root cause of myriad illness. Boost your magnesium intake with these five foods.
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Did you know?
Magnesium is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions, affecting everything from nerve function to energy production.
But our modern diets often fall short in providing the adequate amounts.
#Magnesium
supplements are important to bridge this gap in our diets.
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Beta amyloid is not the cause of
#Alzheimers
disease, and thus, drugs designed to reduce beta amyloid in the brain are not effective treatments.
You can reduce your risk by up to 70% by paying strict attention to your
#metabolichealth
.
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