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)

Great read & listen!

Considerable scientific data. Gives me all the ammunition I need to end my fight with food!

Thought provoking

There's a lot of good information. A lot of it I've heard before but he puts it all together and makes a good case for limiting your carbs, going gluten free, and exercising regularly. I have an autoimmune disease and other health conditions so I'm giving it a serious effort.

Eye opener and brain opener

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

As a science student during my college years, I never wanted to by on the idea that brain cells don't regenerate. I glad to know that neurogenesis is scientifically proven. Thank you Thank you and Thank you.

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

Gluten passing blood brain barrier and tying themselves to morphine receptors in the brain. No wonder food manufacturers purposely add gluten in all their products.

Healthy Choice...Make it happen

If you could sum up Grain Brain in three words, what would they be?

Live Happy Life

What did you like best about this story?

Great insight, not afraid to tell the world about the truth. We cannot seem to get the truth form the big corps that are out there pushing stuff down our throats & yet if we look & listen to some real experts that are trying to help us...we can also be successful!

Which character – as performed by Peter Ganim – was your favorite?

the Dr.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Actually have listened to it numerous times as it is what I want to acheive and be successful at. I have submitted to some others that this could be a cure for thier small children who are suffering from some of these diseases...most parents are unaware of this and can at least try if they are serious for the childs sake

Any additional comments?

A must read. Make sure to use it and do all you can to explore the possibilities of the promise of living a long healthy life with full capacity of brain power and body!

Great content, so-so narrator

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

Definitely better than any ebook version.As for print, maybe it is better or maybe not.The PDF documents allowed me to printout the funny cartoon multiple times to give to other people. But the print version is easier to navigate for quick referencing.

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favourite character was Brain and how it was always getting into trouble.

What three words best describe Peter Ganim’s voice?

Slightly strained at times, somewhat monotone, but clear.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

4.5 stars overall

love it

This book open my eyes to many things I wasn't aware of ,, I thought only gluten effect my daily energy but gluten not alone ! I orders his recipe book too and will start one month of gluten and carb free.

Incredibly informative

This book is full of vital information that everyone should hear. The narrator is a bit dramatic, but other than that, it was an amazing and life changing book.

Amazing book.

Super fun, super informative, and super compact. It also combines information I've read from multiple neuroscience books. Recommended read. I'm buying the book for my friends too.

Will never go back to carbs again

This book is a real eye opener. And will get you to start more research if you are not already convinced.

Solid

This book could have scored much better with me if it were without the pseudo-science trash evolution stuff.