Neurologist / Author

David Perlmutter

Board-certified neurologist and author of Grain Brain, Brain Wash, and Drop Acid. Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. Pioneer in connecting nutrition to neurological health.

Known For

Grain BrainBrain WashDrop Acid

Canon

Alzheimer's as Metabolic Disease ("Type 3 Diabetes")

Decline Is Detectable and Therefore Reversible

Physical Exercise Is the Single Most Effective Lifestyle Intervention

The Gut Is a Second Brain — And It Talks to Your First One

Insulin Resistance Is the Root Cause of Visceral Fat, Inflammation, and Metabolic Disease

Muscle Is the Master Regulator of Healthy Aging

Microglial Activation Drives Neuroinflammation and Cognitive Decline

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Crucial for Longevity and Inflammation Control

Episodes

#590: The Hidden Driver of Alzheimer’s Disease and How to Protect Your Brain | David Perlmutter, MDAug 19, 2026 #Don't Wait for Alzheimer's — A Neurologist's 30-Year Plan to Protect Your BrainAug 19, 2026 #This Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s Research Can Save Millions of Lives - With Dr. David PerlmutterAug 3, 2026 #The Daily Habits That Protect Your Brain At Any Age: The New Science Of Dementia Prevention with Dr David Perlmutter #674Jul 14, 2026 #The Foods, Drinks, and Daily Habits Wrecking Your Brain (Surprising!)Jul 9, 2026 #Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer ThinkingApr 23, 2025 #Dr. David Perlmutter: Why Alzheimer's Prevention Starts Decades Before SymptomsSep 3, 2024