376: The unsuspecting marker that’s critical for metabolic health | David Perlmutter, M.D.

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🗓️ 16 February 2022

⏱️ 53 minutes

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David Perlmutter, M.D.: “88% of American adults have at least one component of metabolic syndrome.” Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how uric acid can make or break your metabolic health, plus: - How hydration impacts your metabolism (~19:52) - Why we're all hard-wired to have a sweet tooth (~23:39) - The best foods for reducing uric acid (~24:40) - The connection between uric acid & brain health (~35:40) - How gratitude can enhance your metabolic health (~41:02) Referenced in the episode: - Perlmutter's book, Drop Acid. - mbg Podcast episode #178, #92, and #55, with Perlmutter. - See here for a list of purine-free beers from Japan. - A study showing 500 milligrams of quercetin could reduce uric acid. - Perlmutter's op-ed in MedPage Today. - A 12-year study on the link between uric acid and cognitive function. - Watch Perlmutter discuss the connection between gut & brain health during mbg revitalize 2016 - Perlmutter's Instagram post on honey. *Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Dr. David Pearl-Mutter is a board-certified neurologist and fellow of the American College
0:06.2	of Nutrition.
0:07.2	He's a frequent lecturer at prestigious institutions including the World Bank, Columbia, NYU, Yale,
0:14.5	and Harvard.
0:15.5	He also serves as an associate professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
0:21.1	He's a recipient of numerous awards including the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches
0:26.6	to neurological disorders.
0:28.7	He is the best-selling author of grainbrain and brainwash and numerous other titles.
0:33.9	And today he's here to chat about his latest must-read book, Drop Acid, the surprising
0:40.0	new science of uric acid, the key to losing weight, controlling blood sugar, and achieving
0:46.0	extraordinary health.
0:48.4	Always a pleasure to have Dr. David Pearl-Mutter on the show.
0:53.0	David, welcome.
0:54.0	I'm glad to see you.
0:56.0	Well, glad to be here.
0:57.6	Thanks.
0:58.6	Thank you for the pleasure and your book is fascinating.
1:02.8	The title is Drop Acid, the surprising new science of uric acid, the key to losing weight,
1:09.8	controlling blood sugar, and achieving extraordinary health.
1:13.3	There's a lot to unpack there.
1:15.3	And so I'm curious when I saw the title and I said, wow, there are so many interesting
1:20.7	topics to write about.
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