Grain Brain

The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar - Your Brain's Silent Killers

By: David Perlmutter, Kristin Loberg

Narrated by: Peter Ganim

Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins

Publisher's summary

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

Renowned neurologist David Perlmutter, MD, blows the lid off a topic that's been buried in medical literature for far too long: carbs are destroying your brain. And not just unhealthy carbs, but even healthy ones like whole grains can cause dementia, ADHD, anxiety, chronic headaches, depression, and much more. Dr. Perlmutter explains what happens when the brain encounters common ingredients in your daily bread and fruit bowls, why your brain thrives on fat and cholesterol, and how you can spur the growth of new brain cells at any age.

He offers an in-depth look at how we can take control of our "smart genes" through specific dietary choices and lifestyle habits, demonstrating how to remedy our most feared maladies without drugs. With a revolutionary 30-day plan, Grain Brain teaches us how we can reprogram our genetic destiny for the better.

Please note that there are many references in this audiobook to information discussed in Chapter 10. Chapter 10 has been recorded in its entirety on this audiobook and all information contained in this chapter can be listened to in the recording.

©2013 David Perlmutter (P)2013 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

"Dr. Perlmutter provides sound advice, supported by the latest and most well respected medical research." (Russell. B. Roth, MD, Past President, American Medical Association)

"Dr. Perlmutter is the leading integrative medicine neurologist in North America today. His ability to fully integrate conventional medicine diagnosis and treatment with the latest innovations in nutritional and environmental medicine is phenomenal. As a teacher and clinician, he has fundamentally changed how physicians and patients think about neurological degeneration and, happily, regeneration." (Joseph Pizzorno, MD, coauthor of Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine)

"A provocative, eye-opening scientific account of how diet profoundly influences nerve health and brain function. Grain Brain explains how the American diet rich in gluten and inflammatory foods is linked to neurological conditions. Dr. Perlmutter outlines a blueprint for optimal health and a more resilient brain through proper nutrition and lifestyle. Grain Brain is a must-read!" (Gerard E. Mullin, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and author of The Inside Tract: Your Good Gut Guide to Great Digestive Health)

If you have a brain, this book is for you!

Grain Brain is a must!! This book is full of important information. I loved it!

Life changing.

Good for anyone and everyone, lots of biochemistry and research but not dull at all. I plan to relisten to it again!!

a Must Read For Anyone who wants to be healthy!

Important, impactful messaging that we can all understand! the author realizes that we have all been inundated with powerful, false messaging through the past decades.

great

very difficult to implement but you only get on life treat your body like the temple of God should be treated.

Great information, insight and perspective.

I absolutely appreciate Dr. Perlmutter for taking the time to explain how the body breaks down food for cell nutrition. I tried imagining these processes happening within as I ate the foods described. Interestingly enough, everytime I ate something that was on the gluten list, I literally felt guilty; now understanding the impact potential...and all.

I definitely will continue to revisit my marked pages and try some of the recipes.

I also checked out the reviews along with Dr. Sebi's webpage, because there are some things allowed on the lists in this book that have healthier substitutions.

I would definitely recommend that everyone read this, especially if ADHD, Alzheimer, Dementia, or any other mentally degenerative diseases run in your family. Also a good read for those who just want a better understanding of how the body receives nutrients from food.

Superior Information

There is so much knowledge in this book that I will have to listen again. So many things came up that I recently heard of or have never heard before. Interesting!

Great info. I had not heard before

This review interface that requires an entry here is as bad as the book was good. Hey

Please ignore those who have not read the book!

Any additional comments?

This is an important work. Please ignore those who say "skeptical" without reading it. For example one reviewer claims he is confused as to why Dairy is not recommended. Well, it is. He also cites a book about cholesterol being healthy, which is a fact the book concurs with. I would not be surprised if that review was someone just working for the competing "diet book."
As someone who read the book and followed the food recommendations I can attest they are life altering. I am below my high school weight and my mind is sharper than it has been in years.
The book explains, with medical research to back it, why common foods are harmful not only for your body generally but to your brain specifically. The sad truth is there are monied interests wanting us to keep eating grains, carbs and "low fat" processed goods and that is the only reason these harmful foods are even around.
Can't live without "carbs," Wrong. I can barely live with the fact I have been eating carbs all this time.
If you are scanning reviews, please read this book and listen to the science. You will be convinced and if you follow the food ideas you will be transformed.
The more people that do the sooner the carb industry can become extinct.

For me this book changed my life

I listened to this audio, it made a lot of sense & I took action immediately.
Now Gluten free for 2 weeks, I have lost around 5 kilos, my allergies hay fever has disappeared, my eyes have cleared up, no more black rings & I feel fantastic.

I thought it was going to be hard to give up normal bread and cookies but I haven't missed them in the slightest. When you get the benefits that flow on by not eating Gluten, There is no looking back, no cravings, no side effects. WIN WIN WIN !!!

Life changing

Would you consider the audio edition of Grain Brain to be better than the print version?

Yes and No. Very informative however provides so much info you must take notes to reference.

What about Peter Ganim’s performance did you like?

Good performance. A joy to hear his voice.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

More of shocking info. This book can scare you aware from how you eat however once put in proper prospective you will make changes within reason.