David Perlmutter
Born: December 31, 1954 – Miami, Florida, United States
David Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist and six-time New York Times bestselling author whose books, including Grain Brain and Brain Maker, focus on the relationship between nutrition, brain health, and metabolic diseases. His work has been published in 32 languages, selling over a million copies and earning multiple awards for contributions to medicine and nutrition.
Biography & Author's Journey
David Perlmutter, MD, was born on December 31, 1954, in Miami, Florida, into a family deeply rooted in neuroscience—his father Irwin was a neurosurgeon. Perlmutter attended the University of Miami School of Medicine, earning recognition for his research with the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. After his M.D., he specialized in neurology and nutrition, becoming a board-certified neurologist and a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, embedding himself at the intersection of clinical practice and scientific research.
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"David Perlmutter is an American celebrity doctor, author, low-carbohydrate diet advocate and promoter of functional medicine"
— Wikipedia
"David Perlmutter received the Linus Pauling Award in 2002 and the American College of Nutrition Communication & Media Award in 2015"
— Bookdelivery
"David Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist and six-time New York Times bestselling author"
— New York Times
"David Perlmutter has been widely criticized by dietitians and physicians for promoting misinformation about gluten-containing grains"
— Wikipedia
"David Perlmutter wrote the best-selling book Grain Brain, which argues that gluten causes neurological conditions"
— Wikipedia
"David Perlmutter has published books such as Grain Brain and Drop Acid, focusing on nutrition and neurological health"
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"David Perlmutter’s books have been published in over 30 languages and include the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain"
— New York Times
"David Perlmutter’s work, including Grain Brain and Brain Maker, has changed many lives and expanded how people view brain health"
— Hachette Book Group
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