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But… it’s Gluten Free?

But… it’s Gluten Free?

I frequently hear from patients and friends that they are surprised they aren’t losing weight even though they’ve “gone gluten-free.” It’s at that point that I ask for a little bit of clarification in terms ...
Diabetes and Risk for Cognitive Decline

Diabetes and Risk for Cognitive Decline

One of the most important concepts described in Grain Brain focuses on the fundamental role of elevated blood sugar as it relates to brain degeneration. We explored in-depth, scientific literature that demon...
Elevated Blood Sugar Shrinks the Brain

Elevated Blood Sugar Shrinks the Brain

Studies have demonstrated that there is a direct correlation between changes in size of the brains memory center, the hippocampus, and declining memory function. So it’s obviously in our great interest to do...
Can Exercise Enhance Insulin Sensitivity?

Can Exercise Enhance Insulin Sensitivity?

A lot depends on how our cells respond to the chemical insulin. Insulin is a hormone, created in the pancreas, that functions by enhancing the way cells take in glucose. Higher levels of dietary carbohydrate...
Even Slight Elevation Of Blood Sugar Threaten Brain Health

Even Slight Elevation Of Blood Sugar Threaten Brain Health

In the study described in this video, researchers showed how levels of blood sugar directly relate to risk for dementia. The investigation followed over 2,000 elderly individuals for an average of 6.8 years ...
But It’s Gluten-Free!

But It’s Gluten-Free!

I continue to receive a plethora of messages and questions from members of the Grain Brain community looking to find out if a particular gluten-free product is acceptable on the Grain Brain program. These pr...
Free Radicals – What You Can Do To Protect Your Brain

Free Radicals – What You Can Do To Protect Your Brain

These days we commonly hear that it's good to have a diet that's "rich in antioxidants." And beyond antioxidant rich foods, antioxidant supplements are among the most popular products in the health arena. An...
Your Health Depends on Your Gut Bacteria

Your Health Depends on Your Gut Bacteria

As we watch America’s waistline continue to expand, and along with it the perpetual increase in diseases associated with this increased incidence of obesity, it’s really important to identify potential cause...
Dietary Epigenetics: New Frontiers

Dietary Epigenetics: New Frontiers

By: Austin Perlmutter, MD, Medical Student, Miller School of Medicine While we may be familiar with the dangers of eating too much sugar, the actual effects of this indulgence may be far more frighte...
Your Most Important Blood Test

Your Most Important Blood Test

This week, the British Journal of Cancer published an incredibly important report that found a strong relationship between a simple blood test and the risk for various forms of cancer. The study found that t...