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)

Total life changer

If you want a clear and well delivered understanding of the impact of not only grains but carbohydrates on your whole body but especially your brain then look no further. I have recommended this to so many people in the hope that they will be able to turn their lives around also. Well narrated in a calm easy to listen to tone makes for an easy assimilation of the information being delivered. I can’t wait to turn my life around.

Best book on health that I have read

The author of this book is thorough in explanation and his extreme knowledge pours out onto the pages of this book quite well, making it a very interesting read even though it can be very intricate at times. I believe in his teachings 100% because I have followed them for a couple of years and have seen diseases like high blood pressure and diabetes disappear in mine and my husbands life. A very impressive read for anyone with an open mind who is seeking answers after mainstream medicine has been proven wrong to them or a loved one. Going to the source and treating the origin is the answer. There is no magic pill for anything.

Eye opening for anyone who is health conscious

Fascinating and quite the eye opener in regards to health. The link that gluten has on all facets of the human body is incredible and quite scary as we seem to live on whole grains, sugars and carbs. I am constantly on a health journey and love informative sources and this was full of easy to understand information. It not only discusses the issue but gives resolution to the issue. I think everyone should read this book and it would be phenomenal in high school as part of the health classes.

Great information

I think this is a great book with very clearly explained research. I have already started making changes in my home and can clearly see the mood changes the better enjoyment of our meals.

Life saving information

I found this book to be very eye opening about information not available through the main stream.
I have adapted much of it and I feel so much better.

The answer for all that ails us

What was one of the most memorable moments of Grain Brain?

@ 1:20 to go in part II the list of ailments fits us perfectly --- so now on to part III

Interesting point of view on alzheimer causes

What did you like best about this story?

The Book is based on scientific data, it is writen by respected MD, and has logic explanation about "gluten" influece on human body especially brain. Worth reading.

Easy to follow and engaging!

Over the last few years there has been a lot of hype over the food industry and where it is taking our health. This book covers the answers to many of our health issues today from both physical and mental issues, all relating back to the food we are putting in our body. Grain Brain offers easy to follow information regarding the truth about our food and how it impacts our lives. This book was a game changer for me and would recommend to anyone who is seriously looking to change their lifestyle habits.

Very interesting

Very interesting. Narrated well. Author gave you the tools to take action right now

Great info on your path to grain-free health

This book has an awful lot of information on the effects of grains on your brain and also in your general health. The book is primarily about having grains in your diet and how they impact your health in various ways (specifically how they affect your brain). The author goes through a number of diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia. He discusses how grains may contribute to mental conditions, your health in general, and not to mention... gluten sensitivity.

The book doesn't simply narrow in on grains but also on most carbs and sugar as well. There is a number of studies and research to back up the claims in this book. However; I believe some readers won't like some of the contradictory nature of some of the information compared to what we, as a society, have come to know over the years as good nutrition. If you are already on a gluten-free diet, on your way to becoming grain-free, or (like me) if you have read books like The Plant Paradox by Dr. Gundry, then I don't believe you'll be surprised by the information here.

There is a great many stats and percentages related to some of the foods which may prompt many to read the book a couple times. For instance, I doubt many will remember all the percentages of omega-6 and omega-3 fats in each oil that is available on the market today. If that's the information you want to know... you'll be making a lot of digital bookmarks.

Excellent book. Well narrated. I'll be listening to it a couple times I'm sure.