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Grain brain : the surprising truth about wheat, carbs, and sugar--your brain's silent killers

Author

Perlmutter, David, 1954-

Title

Grain brain : the surprising truth about wheat, carbs, and sugar--your brain's silent killers / David Perlmutter, MD, with Kristin Loberg.

Format

Book

Edition

First edition.

Published

Description

x, 323 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Other contributors

Loberg, Kristin.

Notes

Includes bibliographical references (pages [295]-312) and index.

Contents

Against the grain
What are your risk factors?
The Whole Grain Truth. The cornerstone of brain disease: what you don't know about inflammation
The sticky protein: gluten's role in brain inflammation (it's not just about your belly)
Attention, carboholics and fat phobics: surprising truths about your brain's real enemies and lovers
Not a fruitful union: this is your brain on sugar (natural or not)
The gift of neurogenesis and controlling master switches: how to change your genetic destiny
Brain drain: how gluten robs you and your children's peace of mind .
Grain Brain Rehab. Dietary habits for an optimal brain: hello, fasting, fats, and essential supplements
Genetic medicine: jog your genes to build a better brain
Good night, brain: leverage your leptin to rule your hormonal kingdom.
Say Good-Bye to Grain Brain. A new way of life: the four-week plan of action
Eating your way to a healthy brain: meal plans and recipes
The mesmerizing truth.

Summary

The devastating truth about the effects of wheat, sugar, and carbs on the brain, with a 30-day plan to achieve optimum health.

Subject headings

Brain--Diseases--Nutritional aspects--Popular works. Brain--Diseases--Prevention--Popular works. Carbohydrates--Metabolism--Popular works. Energy metabolism--Popular works.

ISBN

9780316234801 (hardcover) 031623480X (hardcover) 9780316239837 (large print) 0316239836 (large print)