David Perlmutter

Bio

David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, ABIHM is a Board-Certified Neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition who received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. After completing residency training in Neurology, also at the University of Miami, Dr. Perlmutter entered private practice in Naples, Florida.

Dr. Perlmutter is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by such medical institutions as Columbia University, the University of Arizona, Scripps Institute, and Harvard University.  He has contributed extensively to the world medical literature with publications appearing in The Journal of Neurosurgery, The Southern Medical Journal, Journal of Applied Nutrition, and Archives of Neurology. He is the author of: The Better Brain Book and Raise a Smarter Child By Kindergarten, Power Up Your Brain - The Neuroscience of Enlightenment (February, 2011),  and is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of nutritional influences in neurological disorders. Dr. Perlmutter has been interviewed on many nationally syndicated radio and television programs including 20/20, Larry King Live, CNN, Fox News, Fox and Friends, The Today Show, Oprah, Dr. Oz, Montel Across America,  and The CBS Early Show.  In 2002 Dr. Perlmutter was the recipient of the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to neurological disorders and in addition was awarded the Denham Harmon Award for his pioneering work in the application of free radical science to clinical medicine. He is the recipient of the 2006 National Nutritional Foods Association Clinician of the Year Award.



Specialties:

  • neurology

Affiliation:

  • Board-Certified Neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition

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    THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- A modified version of the polio virus might one day help fight brain tumors, preliminary research suggests.

    Scientists at Duke Cancer Institute said the investigational therapy, known as PVSRIPO, uses an engineered form of the virus that is harmless t...Full Article

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    THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Although a study in 2012 suggested a cancer drug could reverse the thinking and memory problems associated with Alzheimer's disease, three groups of researchers now say they have been unable to duplicate those findings.

    The teams said their research co...Full Article

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    THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- The sensation of itching is hardwired into the nervous system and can be traced back to a small molecule released in the spinal cord, according to a new study in mice.

    Researchers say this molecule, known as natriuretic polypeptide b (Nppb), triggers ...Full Article

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    WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- Migraines and depression can each cause a great deal of suffering, but new research indicates the combination of the two may be linked to something else entirely -- a smaller brain.

    Already aware that people with migraines face double the risk of dep...Full Article

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    WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- Over the next two decades, the cost of treating strokes in the United States is expected to more than double, topping more than $180 billion a year, according to new research.

    The main factor driving the increase: an aging p...Full Article

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    FRIDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone.

    The dominant side of your brain is where your speech and language center resides. Ninety-five percent of the human pop...Full Article

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    MONDAY, Aug. 13 (HealthDay News) -- A condition known as leukoaraiosis alters brain function in older people, according to a small new study.

    Contrary to past belief, researchers found this common condition, in which diseased blood vessels lead to small areas of...Full Article

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    FRIDAY, Aug. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Although they are common and often debilitating, migraine headaches are not associated with declines in thinking skills, researchers say.

    "Previous studies on migraines and cognitive [brain] decline were small and unable to identify a link between the t...Full Article

  • David Perlmutter
    David Perlmutter answered:
    Are there foods I can eat to help prevent Alzheimer's?

    Neurologist and functional medicine expert Dr. David Perlmutter discusses the foods that can help fight Alzheimer's disease. Watch Dr. Perlmutter's video for important tips and information about the health of your brain.


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    David Perlmutter answered:
    How does hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HbOT) work?

    Neurologist and functional medicine expert Dr. David Perlmutter explains how hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HbOT) works. Watch Dr. Perlmutter's video for important tips and information about the health of your brain.


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    David Perlmutter answered:
    Is Alzheimer's disease hereditary?

    Neurologist and functional medicine expert Dr. David Perlmutter discusses whether or not Alzheimer's disease is hereditary. Watch Dr. Perlmutter's video for important tips and information about the health of your brain.


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    What are the health benefits of eating avocados?

    Neurologist and functional medicine expert Dr. David Perlmutter discusses the health benefits of eating avocados. Watch Dr. Perlmutter's video for important tips and information about the health of your brain.


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