THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Unlock the secret to extraordinary health by reducing high uric acid levels--the hidden risk you didn't know you had--by the author of Grain Brain and Brain Wash.
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 how to:
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Unlock the secret to extraordinary health by reducing high uric acid levels--the hidden risk you didn't know you had--by the author of Grain Brain and Brain Wash.
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 how to:
David Perlmutter, MD, 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 Brain Wash, Grain Brain, Brain Maker, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, The Grain Brain Cookbook, and Raise a Smarter Child by Kindergarten.
"Dr. Perlmutter provides us with an exciting and powerful new tool
for restoring metabolic health--controlling uric acid. Drop Acid
explores the fascinating science that connects elevated uric acid
to a wide array of threats to our health, and more importantly,
shows us how we can readily bring uric acid under control and
reclaim extraordinary health."--Mark Hyman, MD, author of Food
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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 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
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