Drop Acid, David Perlmutter
Drop Acid, David Perlmutter
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Drop Acid
The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid—The Key to Losing Weight, Controlling Blood Sugar, and Achieving Extraordinary Health

Author: David Perlmutter

Narrator: Peter Ganim

Unabridged: 9 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/15/2022

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

The New York Times bestselling author of Grain Brain and Brain Wash offers simple dietary and lifestyle tweaks to help you lose weight, prevent (and reverse) disease, and live a long and healthy life by reducing high uric acid levels—the hidden health risk you didn't know you had.  What do obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, fatty liver disease, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, stroke, neurological disorders, and premature death have in common? All can be stoked by high uric acid levels.
 
Our most respected scientific literature is bursting with evidence that elevated uric acid levels lie at the root of many pervasive health conditions, but mainstream medicine for the most part remains unaware of this connection. This is especially alarming because a large number of Americans don’t know they are suffering from increased levels, putting them at risk for developing or exacerbating potentially life-threatening illnesses.
 
Offering an engaging blend of science and practical advice, Drop Acid exposes the deadly truth about uric acid and teaches invaluable strategies to manage its levels, including: Simple dietary edits focused on reducing fructose and foods high in “purines” that can raise uric acidNatural hacks that lower levels such as consuming tart cherries, vitamin C, quercetin, and coffeeIdentifying common pharmaceuticals that threaten to increase uric acidLifestyle interventions, like restorative sleep and exerciseHow to easily test your uric acid levels at home—a test routinely performed in your doctor’s office during regular check-ups but typically ignored.Featuring the groundbreaking “LUV” (Lower Uric Values) diet, 35 delicious recipes, self-assessment quizzes, and a 21-day program for dropping levels, Drop Acid empowers readers with the information they need to address this hidden danger and live longer, leaner, and healthier lives.

About David Perlmutter

David Perlmutter, MD, FACN is a board-certified neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. He is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by institutions including the World Bank, Columbia University, New York University, Yale, and Harvard, and serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

He is the recipient of numerous awards, including: the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to neurological disorders; the National Nutritional Foods Association Clinician of the Year Award; and the Humanitarian of the Year award from the American College of Nutrition. He maintains an active blog at DrPerlmutter.com and is the author of Grain Brain, Brain Maker, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, The Grain Brain Cookbook, and Raise a Smarter Child by Kindergarten.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Wendy on January 28, 2022

Drop Acid by David Perlmutter is a fascinating look into the effects of diet, specifically excess uric acid has on the human body. The book is full of scientific references but, it is told in a conversational tone that is easy to understand. The book is told in two parts. The first part gives you al......more

Goodreads review by Marsha on January 30, 2022

An informative and clearly written book on how we are inadvertently and lethally overburdening our metabolism with uric acid by our overconsumption of certain foods. Perlmutter covered many of the same issues in his previous books, Grain Brain and Brain Wash although the focus on this guide is sligh......more

Goodreads review by Bam cooks the books on February 06, 2024

Catchy title, right? No, not LSD but uric acid levels. This is good book for those who are facing medical problems because of their high uric acids levels--gout, kidney stones, etc. That's usually the first sign that something is going wrong with how your body processes uric acid. Dr Perlmutter expl......more

Goodreads review by Denis on June 21, 2022

The topic is great, but the depth of explained chemistry and mechanics are a bit shallow. Finished reading this book, I feel like I was promised a lot, but the promise was not fulfilled in full. Will have to go for more reading on uric acid.......more

Goodreads review by C.A. on March 27, 2022

Fascinating! It's very rare that I find a book on health that feels truly unique. But I'd really never considered uric acid at all except as it pertained to gout. I had no idea that there was so much evidence pertaining to uric acid and its relationship to metabolic syndrome, hypertension, high chol......more

Quotes

"In typically brilliant fashion, one of the most trustworthy voices in medicine today has WOWED again. With Drop Acid, Dr. David Perlmutter has paved the way for a paradigm shift in the way we address the most threatening epidemics of our time. The stakes couldn’t be higher, and Dr. Perlmutter offers scientifically supported practical advice, simple dietary changes, and natural hacks to tackle the metabolic issue underpinning obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, and more. Grateful readers will learn exactly how to easily overcome unexplained weight gain and chronic conditions that have plagued them for years."—JJ Virgin, author of The Virgin Diet

“In Drop Acid, Dr. Perlmutter opens yet another door to unlocking your healthiest, most vibrant life with just a few proven, practical, and accessible dietary and habit shifts.”—Melissa Urban, Whole30 Co-Founder and New York Times best-selling author

"Fructose has far-reaching negative consequences for health, and Dr. Perlmutter reveals that it threatens us by increasing uric acid levels. In a thoroughly enjoyable book, he not only breaks down the dangers lurking in our diet from fructose but also gives a step-by-step guide to get other hidden sources of uric acid out of your life. As the title suggests, read this book and 'drop acid'! Your body will thank you for years to come."—Steven R. Gundry MD, author of The Plant Paradox

“Most gifted author-neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter is always ahead of the curve and scientifically accurate. In his new book, Drop Acid, Dr. Perlmutter alerts us to the surprisingly diverse ramifications of uric acid, and offers us a clear path to bringing this key metabolic parameter under control. Once again, Dr. Perlmutter’s vision will go a long way to enhancing our health and longevity.”—Dale Bredesen, MD, author of The End of Alzheimer's

“David Perlmutter, MD, empowers us to understand the overproduction of uric acid, an often-overlooked biomarker that plays a key role in metabolic health. He connects the dots and leads us to the nutritional and lifestyle practices that can provide the ‘U turn’ many of us desperately need to be fit and mentally sharp. This extraordinary book is equally important for healthcare providers as well as for health seekers.”—Sara Gottfried, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Women, Food, and Hormones

“Drop Acid will change your brain and your life in more ways than you can imagine. Uric acid is the hidden killer that few were paying attention to until now.  I highly recommend this new, groundbreaking book from Dr. Perlmutter. It’s fascinating and filled with so much actionable information that will help you quickly.”—Daniel G. Amen, MD, founder of Amen Clinics and author of The End of Mental Illness

“Drop Acid is the most informative, life-changing book I’ve read in years. It is undoubtedly, one of the most important books on human health this past decade and will be seen as a landmark in medicine. I’ve changed the way I live my life. A must-read.”—David Sinclair, PhD, professor, Harvard Medical School, and author of Lifespan

"In Drop Acid Dr. Perlmutter brilliantly introduces us to uric acid, how it can silently steal our health, and what to do about it. This is an engaging read that opens an important door to health."—Dr. Jeffrey Bland, author of The Disease Delusion

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