Dr. David Perlmutter, MD

Dr Perlmutter. com is the official website of Dr. David Perlmutter, MD, FACN — a board-certified neurologist, Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, and #1 New York Times bestselling author known for his work on brain health, nutrition, gluten, the microbiome, and preventing neurodegenerative diseases. Key Focus Areas Core Message: You control your health destiny through diet and lifestyle.

DrPerlmutter.com is the official website of Dr. David Perlmutter, MD, FACN — a board-certified neurologist, Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, and #1 New York Times bestselling author known for his work on brain health, nutrition, gluten, the microbiome, and preventing neurodegenerative diseases.

Key Focus Areas

• Core Message: You control your health destiny through diet and lifestyle. Strong emphasis on low-carb/ketogenic approaches, gluten-free living, gut-brain connection, uric acid, inflammation, and empowering natural strategies for cognitive health and longevity.
• Content:
  • Blog posts and resources on topics like Alzheimer’s/dementia, ADD/ADHD, autism, diabetes, sleep, stress, supplements, and more.
  • Free tools (e.g., carb content lists, gluten info, research database).
  • Newsletter signup for updates.
  • Podcast: The Empowering Neurologist (interviews with experts).

Books and Public Profile

• Bestsellers include Grain Brain (wheat/carbs/sugar and brain health), Brain Maker, Drop Acid (uric acid), and newer titles like Brain Defenders. Books translated into 32+ languages.
• Frequent lecturer and media figure ("America’s Neurologist™"). Works with his son, Dr. Austin Perlmutter (also involved in the site/content).

The site serves as an educational hub with a functional/integrative medicine lens—promoting science-backed lifestyle changes. It includes disclaimers (not medical advice) and offers books, speaking, and resources. Perlmutter maintains a professional, research-oriented tone while being accessible to the public.