David Perlmutter Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“Inflammation is the cornerstone of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis - all of the neurodegenerative diseases are really predicated on inflammation.”

“The best diet for overall health, and specifically for heart, brain, and cancer risk reduction, is a diet that's aggressively low in carbohydrates with an abundance of healthful fat, and this is the central theme of 'Grain Brain.'”

“The food we eat goes beyond its macronutrients of carbohydrates, fat and protein. It's information. It interacts with and instructs our genome with every mouthful, changing genetic expression.”

“Memory enhancement self-help programs abound and promise improved memory performance by the utilization of any number of seemingly unique techniques focused on the context of how information is encoded.”

“Mental fitness is served by consciously redirecting our attention away from the constant bombardment from the media whose reason to be seems to be focused on keeping us in a state of constant alert.”

“As a practicing neurologist, I can tell you first hand that working with Parkinson's patients offers clinical challenges. But from an emotional perspective, this disease can border on overwhelming.”

“Children need to be exploring their physical world. They need to be learning the fundamental laws of physics by manipulating objects.”

“Fat is your friend. The brain thrives on a fat-rich, low-carbohydrate diet.”

“It may seem draconian, but the best recommendation I can make is to completely avoid grains.”

“This low-fat idea that's been drummed into our heads and bellies is completely off-base and deeply responsible for most of our modern ills.”