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sethsb's review against another edition
2.0
David Perlmutter, MD, showcases patients he has helped, but, after all, he is a doctor. The book presents information that is taken from his practice, based on reasearch by others, and still seems to require further research regarding treatment fo Autism Spectrum Disorder, multiple sclerosis, and the idea that diabetes is an inflammatory disease.
Despite that, there is good information on diet. The gut-brain connection is irrefutable given the examples of how cognition is affected by foods damaging to healthy gut flora. What should we eat? A healthy diet includes high fiber foods (leafy greens), reduces carbohydrates (starch and sweets), and avoids gluten and fructose. That means no bread and no soft drinks. Gluten free diets are necessary for people with celiac disease, and children who have ASD or ADHD. Bacteria found in yogurt are a good sign of a healthy body and immune system. When someone's digestive tract is absent of good bacteria, they are higher in bad bacteria, and the microbe imbalance can cause the body's immune system to turn on itself. These observations are in line with the recent findings across all medicine, showing that the modern western diet is slowly killing us with processed foods.
Don't be surprised when the author tells you he's been ringing the alarm bell for years and belabors the point that he was right all along. I compare it to Outlive by Peter Attia, which is similar in purpose and structure. The audiobook narrator, Peter Ganim, has a pretentious tone that matches the author's writing. These are frustrating page-turners, I should add, because I keep coming back to this category for more.
Despite that, there is good information on diet. The gut-brain connection is irrefutable given the examples of how cognition is affected by foods damaging to healthy gut flora. What should we eat? A healthy diet includes high fiber foods (leafy greens), reduces carbohydrates (starch and sweets), and avoids gluten and fructose. That means no bread and no soft drinks. Gluten free diets are necessary for people with celiac disease, and children who have ASD or ADHD. Bacteria found in yogurt are a good sign of a healthy body and immune system. When someone's digestive tract is absent of good bacteria, they are higher in bad bacteria, and the microbe imbalance can cause the body's immune system to turn on itself. These observations are in line with the recent findings across all medicine, showing that the modern western diet is slowly killing us with processed foods.
Don't be surprised when the author tells you he's been ringing the alarm bell for years and belabors the point that he was right all along. I compare it to Outlive by Peter Attia, which is similar in purpose and structure. The audiobook narrator, Peter Ganim, has a pretentious tone that matches the author's writing. These are frustrating page-turners, I should add, because I keep coming back to this category for more.
bogwalker's review against another edition
Cherry picked studies and spurious claims. Loaded with disproven information.
gwalt118's review against another edition
4.0
Perlmutter is great at explaining the concept of gut health in terms that people who aren't doctors can understand and appreciate. This is a great intro to the concepts of gut health. I'd recommend it to others (like me) who are just getting into the research about this movement.
kaichai's review against another edition
1.0
https://www.thecut.com/2015/06/problem-with-the-grain-brain-doctor.html
He's definitely a self-entitled quack, if you want a good breakdown of gut bacteria and it's impact on health, look at The Good Gut by Erica & Justin Sonnenburg which is more realistic about the current knowledge of microbiome research.
He's definitely a self-entitled quack, if you want a good breakdown of gut bacteria and it's impact on health, look at The Good Gut by Erica & Justin Sonnenburg which is more realistic about the current knowledge of microbiome research.
gloame's review against another edition
5.0
Unlike other reviewers, there wasn't a part of Brain Maker that I didn't find informative. I checked this out from the library, but I'm buying my own copy to have on hand for reference. And looking forward to making my own kombucha.
bcurchy's review against another edition
3.0
Thought provoking and seems logical, but I see no evidence of long term studies. Still, I will try some of the recipes and make some changes in my diet.
allibroad's review against another edition
2.0
Pseudoscience.
It would be nice if someone would actually write a book about the changes in medicine and the flora in our gut.
It would be nice if someone would actually write a book about the changes in medicine and the flora in our gut.