Dr. David Perlmutter

Dr. Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist, Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, and five-time New York Times bestselling author. He received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. He is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by such medical institutions as Columbia University, the University of Arizona, Scripps Institute, and Harvard University.

Dr. Perlmutter is the recipient of the Linus Pauling Award (2002) for his innovative approaches to neurological disorders, the Denham Harmon Award (2006) for his pioneering work in the application of free radical science to clinical medicine, National Nutritional Foods Association Clinician of the Year Award (2006), Global Leadership Award from the Integrative Healthcare Symposium (2019).

He is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of nutritional influences in neurological disorders. Dr. Perlmutter has been interviewed on many nationally syndicated radio and television programs including 20/20, Larry King Live, CNN, Fox News, Fox and Friends, The Today Show, Oprah, Dr. Oz, and The CBS Early Show.

His latest work, Drop Acid (2022), explores how elevated uric acid powerfully threatens metabolic health, and how it can be brought under control.

Elevated uric acid levels lie at the root of many pervasive health conditions, but mainstream medicine for the most part remains unaware of this connection.

Consumption of fructose and purines often exceed the body’s ability to process them, and as a result, too much uric acid builds up in the bloodstream.

A diet low in fructose and purines and rich in anti-oxidants, flavonoids, and polyphenols can bring uric acid levels under control and restore optimal metabolism in the body, preventing often life-threatening chronic disease.

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The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid - The Key to Losing Weight, Controlling Blood Sugar, and Achieving Extraordinary Health.

“David Perlmutter, MD, empowers us to understand the overproduction of uric acid, an often-overlooked biomarker that plays a key role in metabolic health. He connects the dots and leads us to the nutritional and lifestyle practices that can provide the ‘U turn’ many of us desperately need to be fit and mentally sharp. This extraordinary book is equally important for healthcare providers as well as for health seekers."

Sara Gottfried, MD
New York Times bestselling author of Women, Food, and Hormones

“Dr. Perlmutter provides us with an exciting and powerful new tool for restoring metabolic health—controlling uric acid. Drop Acid explores the fascinating science that connects elevated uric acid to a wide array of threats to our health, and more importantly, shows us how we can readily bring uric acid under control and reclaim extraordinary health."

Mark Hyman, MD
Physician and New York Times bestselling author

“Drop Acid is the most informative, life-changing book I’ve read in years. It is undoubtedly, one of the most important books on human health this past decade and will be seen as a landmark in medicine. I’ve changed the way I live my life. A must-read.”"

David Sinclair, PhD
Professor, Harvard Medical School, and author of Lifespan

Fight back against a modern culture that is rewiring our brains and damaging our health with this practical, doctor-approved plan for healing that includes a ten-day boot camp and forty delicious recipes.

Contemporary life provides us with infinite opportunities, along with endless temptations. We can eat whatever we want, whenever we want. We can immerse ourselves in the vast, enticing world of digital media. We can buy goods and services for rapid delivery with our fingertips or voice commands. But living in this 24/7 hyper-reality poses serious risks to our physical and mental states, our connections to others, and even to the world at large.

Brain Wash builds from a simple premise: Our brains are being gravely manipulated, resulting in behaviors that leave us more lonely, anxious, depressed, distrustful, illness-prone, and overweight than ever before.

“By showing us how to consciously rewire our brains for connection, compassion, and better decisions, Brain Wash provides a framework for reclaiming joy and health in the modern world."

Deepak Chopra, MD
New York Times-bestselling author of Metahuman

"Inflammation, enhanced by so many influences of our modern world, dramatically reduces our ability to make good decisions and feel content. Brain Wash not only explores how this is happening, on a global scale, but also shows what we can do right now to take back control. From spending time in nature to choosing to consume one plant-based meal a day, Brain Wash provides the tools the reclaim and rebuild your brain's ability to make better choices and allow health and happiness to flourish."

Mark Hyman, MD
#1 New York Times-bestselling author of Food and director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine

"Brain Wash shows us how our ability to make the best decisions is literally being hijacked every day. But more importantly, Drs. David and Austin Perlmutter empower the reader with the tools to regain control over our decision-making and implement strategies to allow health, empathy and happiness to manifest. Brain Wash brings a healthy dose of compassion to the world.”

Dr. Josh Axe
Bestselling author of Keto Diet

Debilitating brain disorders are on the rise–from children being diagnosed with autism and ADHD to adults developing dementia at younger ages than ever before. But a medical revolution is underway. Astonishing research reveals that the health of your brain is, to an extraordinary degree, dictated by the state of your microbiome–the vast population of organisms that live in your body and outnumber your own cells ten to one. What’s taking place in your intestines today is determining your risk for any number of brain-related conditions.

In Brain Maker, Dr. Perlmutter explains the potent interplay between intestinal microbes and the brain, describing how the microbiome develops from birth and evolves based on lifestyle choices, how it can become “sick,” and how nurturing gut health can alter your brain’s destiny for the better. With dietary recommendations and a program of six steps to improve gut ecology, Brain Maker opens the door to unprecedented brain health potential.

“Dr. David Perlmutter is one of the first people to not only suggest that modern degenerative diseases are likely caused by poor diet and alterations in gut health, but he has produced clinical research indicating these conditions may be avoided or reversed by altering one's diet and lifestyle. The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan is the culmination of more than 35 years of clinical practice and research that will help you look, feel and perform your best."

Robb Wolf
Author, of The Paleo Solution

"If everyone were to follow The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, there would be a dramatic reduction in obesity, diabetes, cancer, dementia, arthritis—in short, the world would be a better place."

Dale Bredesen, MD
professor and director of Alzheimer's Disease Research, UCLA

"Dr. Perlmutter's groundbreaking work has changed the way we think about inflammation—its causes and the damage it can do. I've gotten tremendous benefit from his books and The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan gives us simple and direct ways to prevent and treat diseases in easy and delicious ways.”

Bonnie Raitt
American blues singer, guitarist, songwriter, and activist.

Debilitating brain disorders are on the rise–from children being diagnosed with autism and ADHD to adults developing dementia at younger ages than ever before. But a medical revolution is underway. Astonishing research reveals that the health of your brain is, to an extraordinary degree, dictated by the state of your microbiome–the vast population of organisms that live in your body and outnumber your own cells ten to one. What’s taking place in your intestines today is determining your risk for any number of brain-related conditions.

“The research in Brain Maker was a revelation to me. And it will be to you as well. And, most importantly, you don't have to wait for this information to become mainstream. You can ensure your brain health-and that of your family-by following the practical program outlined here."

Christiane Northrup, MD
Author, of The Paleo Solution

"Bravo! Dr. Permutter's latest paradigm-shifting book shows us how to manage our health, and especially our brains, through the new frontier of science, the microbiome. By connecting the dots from our gut to our brain, he explains how we can avoid disease, age well, handle stress, and manage our moods. With revolutionary ideas and practical advice, he gives us a fighting chance against brain decline. I love this book!"

John Ratey, MD
Author of Spark and coauthor of Go Wild, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

"Dr. Perlmutter engagingly explains the hope-generating power of the new gut microbiome-brain science, motivating you to regenerate your brain health with his powerful and practical program.”

Martha Herbert, MD, PhD
American physician and assistant professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and pediatric neurologist at Massachusetts General Hospital

The Grain Brain Cookbook presents more than 150 delectable recipes to keep your brain vibrant and your body fit, all while dramatically reducing your risk for – and treating – Alzheimer’s, depression, ADHD, and epilepsy, as well as relieving everyday conditions like headaches, insomnia, and forgetfulness.

With delicious recipes for every meal — including Spicy Chicken Burgers with Guacamole, Gruyere-Glazed Pork Chops and Cauliflower “Couscous,” and many more — The Grain Brain Cookbook gives you all the tools you need to build a gluten-free diet full of wholesome, flavorful, easy-to-make meals. What you eat is the most important decision you make every day in terms of your health, and once you’ve tasted how good the Grain Brain diet can be, you’ll want to keep making the right choices day after day.

When Grain Brain was published in 2013, Dr. Perlmutter kick-started a revolution. Grain Brain reached #1 on multiple best-seller lists, including those from The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today.

Dr. Perlmutter’s book has been translated into 34 languages, and more than 1.5 million readers now have tools to make life-changing improvements to their health. They’ve lost weight, banished anxiety and depression, reduced or eliminated chronic conditions, and taken steps to safeguard themselves against cognitive decline and neurological disease—all without drugs.

In this fully revised, five-year-anniversary edition, Dr. Perlmutter draws on the latest developments in scientific research, which have further validated his recommendations. He explains how the Grain Brain program boosts the brain, shows the benefits of using fat as a main fuel source, and puts forth evidence that a non-GMO, gluten-free, and low-carb diet is crucial for cognitive function and long-term health.

“…brilliant, accessible, and life-changing. By following Dr. Perlmutter’s scientific advice, you can have a healthier brain and healthier body starting today."

Daniel Amen, MD
Psychiatrist and founder of Amen Clinics

"If we want to care for our minds, then we have to be mindful about what we eat. Dr. Perlmutter understands the connection between diet and brain health, and this revised edition of Grain Brain teaches us that simple lifestyle changes can make a world of difference."

Maria Shriver
American journalist

"Dr. Perlmutter outlines an innovative approach to our most fragile organ, the brain. He is an absolute leader in the use of alternative and conventional approaches in the treatment of neurologic disorders. I have referred him patients with wonderful results. He is on the cutting edge and can help change the way we practice medicine."

Mehmet Oz, MD
American television personality, cardiothoracic surgeon, university professor, and author.