Brain Maker: Gut Microbes to Heal & Protect Your Brain by David Perlmutter - Non Fiction - Paperback

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Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781473619357
Publisher: Yellow Kite

Overview
Brain Maker is Dr David Perlmutter's groundbreaking exploration of the gut-brain connection, revealing how the trillions of microbes living in your intestines directly influence memory, mood, and long-term neurological health. Drawing on cutting-edge microbiome research, Perlmutter shows why conditions from ADHD and autism in children to dementia in adults may be linked to an unhealthy gut, and offers a practical, science-backed programme to restore balance and protect your brain for life.

About the Book
Debilitating brain disorders are on the rise, from children being diagnosed with autism and ADHD in record numbers to adults developing dementia at increasingly younger ages. In Brain Maker, New York Times bestselling author Dr David Perlmutter argues that a medical revolution centred on the human microbiome offers real hope of reversing this trend. He explains, in clear language, how the trillions of bacteria living in the gut form from birth, evolve according to diet and environment, and can become imbalanced or "sick" in ways that ripple outward to affect brain chemistry, inflammation, and neurological function. Perlmutter draws on his clinical experience as a neurologist alongside emerging science to connect gut health with conditions ranging from anxiety and depression to multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. Crucially, the book is not just diagnostic but prescriptive: readers are given a straightforward plan involving diet changes, prebiotic and probiotic foods, and lifestyle adjustments designed to nurture a thriving gut microbiome. The result is a compelling, hopeful roadmap that empowers readers to take charge of their own brain health, and that of their families, starting with what happens in the digestive system. Written for a general audience but grounded in solid research, Brain Maker distils complex science into practical, actionable steps.

• Explains the direct link between gut bacteria and brain function in plain English
• Offers a practical, step-by-step plan to improve gut and brain health
• Covers conditions from ADHD and autism to dementia and depression
• Written by a respected, bestselling neurologist with decades of clinical experience
• Backed by up-to-date microbiome research and case studies
• Ideal for anyone interested in preventive health, nutrition, or neuroscience

About the Author
David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, ABIHM is a board-certified neurologist, Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, and six-time New York Times bestselling author. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine, where he received the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. A frequent lecturer at institutions including Columbia University, Harvard, and the Scripps Institute, he has published widely in journals such as The Journal of Neurosurgery and Archives of Neurology. His other bestsellers include Grain Brain, The Grain Brain Cookbook, and Brain Wash, co-written with his son, Dr Austin Perlmutter.

Why You'll Love This Book
Accessible yet authoritative, Brain Maker turns complex microbiome science into practical steps anyone can follow. It's an essential, empowering read for anyone keen to protect their brain health and understand the powerful gut-brain connection for life.

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