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Author Perlmutter, David, 1954- author.

Title Grain brain : the surprising truth about wheat, carbs, and sugar--your brain's silent killers / David Perlmutter, MD, with Kristin Loberg.

Publication Info. New York : Little, Brown Spark, 2018.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Pittsburg 2nd Fl Non-Fiction  616.84 Per    ---  Available
Edition Revised edition.
Description x, 371 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
text txt rdacontent
unmediated n rdamedia
volume nc rdacarrier
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-358) and index.
Contents Against the grain -- What are your risk factors? -- THE WHOLE GRAIN TRUTH: The cornerstone of brain disease : what you don't know about inflammation -- The sticky protein : gluten's role in brain inflammation (it's not just about your belly) -- Attention, carboholics and fat phobics : surprising truths about your brain's real enemies and lovers -- Not a fruitful union : this is your rain on sugar (natural or not) ; The gift of neurogenesis and controlling master switches : how to change your genetic destiny -- Brain drain : how gluten robs you and your children's peace of mind -- Grain brain rehab. Dietary habits for an optimal brain : hello, fasting, fats, and essential supplements -- Genetic medicine : jog your genes to build a better brain -- Good night, brain : leverage your leptin to rule your hormonal kingdom -- SAY GOODBYE TO GRAIN BRAIN. A new way of life : the four-week plan of action -- Eating your way to a healthy brain : meal plans and recipes -- The mesmerizing truth.
Summary "Dr. Perlmutter's #1 New York Times bestseller about the devastating effects of gluten, sugar, and carbs on the brain and body -- updated with the latest nutritional and neurological science." -- Publisher annotation.
Subject Brain -- Diseases -- Nutritional aspects -- Popular works.
Brain -- Diseases -- Prevention -- Popular works.
Carbohydrates -- Metabolism -- Popular works.
Energy metabolism -- Popular works.
HEALTH & FITNESS / Diet & Nutrition / Nutrition.
HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases / Alzheimer's & Dementia.
HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases / Nervous System (incl. Brain)
Brain -- Diseases -- Nutritional aspects. (OCoLC)fst00837612
Brain -- Diseases -- Prevention. (OCoLC)fst00837614
Carbohydrates -- Metabolism. (OCoLC)fst00846760
Energy metabolism. (OCoLC)fst00910189
Genre/Form Popular works. (OCoLC)fst01423846
ISBN 0316485136
9780316485135

 
    
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