The Foods, Drinks, and Daily Habits Wrecking Your Brain (Surprising!) | David Perlmutter  : 1498

The Foods, Drinks, and Daily Habits Wrecking Your Brain (Surprising!) | David Perlmutter : 1498

July 9, 2026 · 53 min · Episode 1498

About this episode

Dr. David Perlmutter discusses the impact of brain inflammation on Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter Explains Brain Inflammation and Alzheimer's Risk  Your brain has its own immune system, and when it turns against you, it becomes the hidden driver behind Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, depression, and even long COVID. This episode hands you the science to recognize it early and reverse it.    Get Dr. Perlmutter’s new book Brain Defenders : https://drperlmutter.com/books/brain-defenders/     Host Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. David Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and six-time New York Times bestselling author whose work sits at the intersection of neurology, nutrition, and brain health. He is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, serves on its Board of Directors, and sits on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. His books, including the number one bestseller Grain Brain, span 32 languages and have sold over a million copies, and his upcoming release, Brain Defenders, explores the pivotal role of microglia, the brain's immune cells, in protecting, repairing, and reprogramming the brain for lifelong resilience.    Dave and Dr. Perlmutter break down how microglia, the brain's…

People in this episode

Host: Dave Asprey

Guest: David Perlmutter

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American College of Nutrition, Journal of Alzheimer's Disease

Books & works: Brain Defenders, Grain Brain

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