Brain maker [LP] : the power of gut microbes to heal and protect your brain--for life
by Perlmutter, David, 1954- (Author), Loberg, Kristin (Author)
Summary
Identifies the role of intestinal bacteria in brain health, outlining easy-to-follow dietary strategies for preserving later-in-life brain functions by improving gut ecology. Full description
Summary: |
Identifies the role of intestinal bacteria in brain health, outlining easy-to-follow dietary strategies for preserving later-in-life brain functions by improving gut ecology. |
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Physical Description: |
x, 452 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 413-449) and index. |
ISBN: |
9780316339308 031633930X |
Author Notes: |
Perlmutter serves as a medical advisor for The Dr. Oz Show, and lectures at symposia sponsored by such medical institutions as Harvard University, the University of Arizona, Scripps Institute, New York University, and Columbia University. His contributions to medical literature include publications appearing in the Journal of Neurosurgery, the Southern Medical Journal, Journal of Applied Nutrition, and Archives of Neurology. Perlmutter has received awards for his approaches to neurological disorders including the 2002 Linus Pauling Award, 2006 National Nutritional Foods Association Clinician of the Year Award, and 2010 Humanitarian of the Year award from the American College of Nutrition. His title's The Grain Brain Cookbook: More then 150 Life Changing Gluten-free Recipes to Transform Your Health and Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain made The New York Times Best Seller List. (Bowker Author Biography) |