First published 2013
Neurologist David Perlmutter challenges conventional dietary wisdom by arguing that carbohydrates pose serious threats to brain health. The bestselling author presents medical evidence linking wheat, sugar, and even whole grains to neurological problems including dementia, ADHD, anxiety, chronic headaches, and depression. Perlmutter contends that brain destiny depends on food choices rather than genetics. He examines how common dietary ingredients affect neural function, discusses potential memory risks from statin medications, and advocates for high-fat diets to optimize cognitive performance. The book includes strategies for stimulating new brain cell growth regardless of age. Perlmutter provides a four-week dietary protocol designed to enhance mental sharpness while reducing neurological disease risk without pharmaceutical interventions. Combining research findings with patient transformation stories, the book offers practical guidance for readers seeking to improve brain health through nutritional changes and maintain cognitive vitality throughout life.
Genres: neuroscience, medical, nutrition, non-fiction, health
Vibes: informative, persuasive, thought-provoking
Tropes: challenging-conventional-wisdom
336 pages · Hardcover · Little, Brown Spark