Even slight elevations in blood sugar have been shown to increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
David PerlmutterWe can change the expression of more than 70 percent of the genes that have a direct bearing on our health and longevity.
David PerlmutterBad things happen. And the human brain is especially adept at making sure that we keep track of these events. This is an adaptive mechanism important for survival.
David PerlmutterResearchers have known for some time now that the cornerstone of all degenerative conditions, including brain disorders, is inflammation. But what they didnโt have documented until now are the instigators of that inflammationโthe first missteps that prompt this deadly reaction. And what they are finding is that gluten, and a high-carbohydrate diet for that matter, are among the most prominent stimulators of inflammatory pathways that reach the brain.
David Perlmutter