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About

David Perlmutter, MD

Neurologist | #1 New York Times
Bestselling Author

On a mission to help people protect their brains, improve cognition, and transform long-term health through science-backed strategies.

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Dr. Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and six-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, is the Chair of the Integrative Health Symposium, and currently serves as the Director of Neuroscience Research at Bryan Therapeutics.

Credentials

A Pioneer in Preventive Neurology

Dr. Perlmutter received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. He serves as a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals including Archives of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and The Journal of Applied Nutrition.

In addition, he is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by institutions such as the World Bank and IMF, Columbia University, Scripps Institute, New York University, and Harvard University and serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Dr. Perlmutter has been interviewed on many nationally syndicated television programs including 20/20, Larry King Live, CNN, Fox News, Fox and Friends, The Today Show, Oprah, The CBS Early Show, and CBS This Morning.

Dr. Perlmutter is also 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, the Denham Harmon Award for his trailblazing work in the application of free radical science to clinical medicine; the Humanitarian of the Year Award from the American College of Nutrition, and most recently the 2019 Global Leadership Award from the Integrative Healthcare Symposium.

Full CV Available Here

Board-Certified Neurologist

Research focused on preventive neurology.

NYT Bestselling Author

Grain Brain · Brain Wash · Brain Defenders (pre-order, August 2026)

Host — Empowering Neurologist Podcast

Long-running interview series covering cutting-edge science and real-world clinical insights.

Frequent Media Appearances

CNN · PBS · The New York Times

International Keynote Speaker

Medical conferences, corporate wellness programs, and scientific institutions worldwide.

Guiding Principles

Your Brain Health is Within Your Control

Prevention-first

Prioritize early action to protect cognition across the lifespan.

Nutrition & metabolism

Food and metabolic health are foundational to brain function.

Evidence-driven

Recommendations rooted in peer-reviewed science and clinical outcomes.

Person-first practicality

Actionable strategies that fit real lives, not fads.

Podcast

The Empowering Neurologist Podcast

Catch up on the latest episodes from brain health expert Dr. Perlmutter and his guests.

Where Alzheimer's Really Begins

Rethinking Alzheimer’s: The Surprising Truth About Risk, Treatment, and Prevention with Dr. Jonathan Fellows

What if the gene you’ve been told to fear isn’t actually a verdict on your future, and the disease you’re...

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Parkinson_s Is a Man-Made Disease The Chemicals Linked to a 500_ Higher Risk with Dr. Ray Dorsey

87% of Parkinson’s Cases Have No Genetic Cause: It’s in Our Environment | Dr. Ray Dorsey

Today we’re exploring one of the most important and preventable neurological challenges of our time: Parkinson’s disease. My guest is...

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AI – Our Ally in Health: A Conversation with Dr. Don Brown of Bioscope

On this episode of The Empowering Neurologist, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Don Brown, the founder...

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Press & Appearances

Featured Media Appearances and Interviews

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  • CNN
  • 29/06/2026

Brain Defenders: Reversing Alzheimer’s Risk with Dr. David Perlmutter

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  • 23/07/2026

Dementia: New WHO guidelines show how to prevent up to 45% of cases

  • AOL
  • 17/07/2026

Dementia: New WHO guidelines show how to prevent up to 45% of cases

  • MedicalNewsToday
  • 15/07/2026
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Speaking & Bookings

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Available for keynote addresses, corporate wellness programs, and media interviews. Speaking topics include brain health and metabolism, food and cognition, and translating science into practice.

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EXPLORE & LEARN

Dr. Perlmutter’s Best-Selling Books

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Brain Defenders

Latest Release — 2026

A roadmap for protecting the brain in a modern world — Perlmutter’s most actionable book yet.

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Grain Brain

10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

The book that launched a movement — translated into 30+ languages and read by millions.

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Drop Acid

National Best-Seller

A landmark guide to uric acid, fructose, and metabolic health most physicians overlook.

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Brain Wash

WITH DR. AUSTIN PERLMUTTER

Reclaim attention, decision-making, and emotional well-being in an overstimulated age.

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Personal

Date and Place of Birth
December 31, 1954 – Coral Gables, FL
Married, two children

Florida State University 1972 – 1973
Lafayette College 1973 – 1976
A.B. Biology-McKelvy Scholar
University of Miami School of Medicine 1981
Doctor of Medicine
Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award Winner

University of Florida 1976 – 1977
Department of Neurosurgery
Instructor of Microneurosurgery
Centro Ramon Y Cajal, Madrid, Spain Summer, 1978
Microvascular Reconstruction,
Under Dr. Jose M. Delgado

Mt. Sinai Hospital, Miami Beach, FL 1981 – 1982
Resident in General Surgery
University of Miami School of Medicine 1982 – 1983
Resident in Neurosurgery
University of Miami School of Medicine 1983 – 1986

  1. Microsurgical Anatomy of the Anterior Cerebral-Anterior Communicating Recurrent Artery Complex. Joint Meeting on Stroke and Cerebral Circulation. Dallas, Texas, February 1976.
  2. Microsurgical Anatomy of the Anterior Cerebral-Anterior Communicating Recurrent Artery Complex. Surgical Forum, American College of Surgeons. Chicago, Illinois, August 1976.
  3. Microsurgical Anatomy of the Anterior Cerebral-Anterior Communicating Recurrent Artery Complex. Eastern Student Research Forum. Miami, Florida, February 1979.
  4. Microsurgical Anatomy of the Distal Anterior Cerebral Artery. Presented at the 1980 Eastern Student Research Forum. Miami, Florida, February 1980.
  5. The Use of Intraoperative Ultrasound in Spinal Surgery. Poster Presentation at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons Meeting. April 1983. Barth A. Green, M.D. and David Perlmutter, M.D.
  6. Neurological Consequences of Silicone Exposure presented at Breast Implants, Medical and Legal Updates presented by Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center, May 1994.
  7. Nutritional Influences in Neurological Diseases presented at American Holistic Medical Association 19th Annual Scientific Conference. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 1996.
  8. Nutritional Influences on Disease, presented at Suncoast Pulmonary Symposium. Captiva, Florida, September 19, 1996.
  9. Nutritional Influences in Neurological Disease presented at The Twenty First Annual Seminar in Family Practice. Sanibel Island, Florida, October 25, 1996.
  10. Nutritional Influences on Neurological Disease presented at The American College for Advancement in Medicine Fall Convention. Palm Springs, California, November 3, 1996.
  11. New Perspectives in Neurodegenerative Disorders, presented at the 1997 Health Comm Seminar Series. Orlando, Florida, February 22, 1997.
  12. Therapeutic Advances in Neuro-degenerative Disease, presented at The Fourth International Symposium on Functional Medicine. Aspen, Colorado, May 16, 1997.
  13. Advanced Workshop: “Modifying Genetic Expression in Neurological Disease,” presented at The Fourth International Symposium on Functional Medicine. Aspen, Colorado, May 16, 1997.
  14. A Unified Theory of Neurodegenerative Disease, presented at the International and American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists Sixth Annual Scientific Symposium, Orlando, Florida, August 29, 1997.
  15. Nutritional Influences on Neurologic Disease, presented at the National Nutritional Foods Association Southeast Regional Conference. Orlando, Florida, September 14, 1997.
  16. The Role of Environmental Toxins in Neurologic Disorders, presented at The 32nd Annual Conference of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine. La Jolla, California, October 25, 1997.
  17. Nutritional Influences on Neurologic Disease, presented at the First Annual Functional Medicine Sunshine Conference. Naples, Florida, November 8, 1997.
  18. Modulation of the NMDA Receptor in Neurodegenerative Diseases, presented at The First Annual Functional Medicine Sunshine Conference. Naples, Florida, November 8, 1997.
  19. New Perspectives in Multiple Sclerosis Therapy, presented to the Canadian MS Society (Keynote Address). Vancouver, BC, Canada, November 15, 1997.
  20. Complementary Medicine in Neurologic Disease, presented at The American Holistic Medical Association Annual Meeting. Kansas City, Missouri, April 1998.
  21. Holistic Approaches to Neurologic Disease (Moderator – Panel Discussion), American Holistic Medical Association Annual Meeting. Kansas City, Missouri, April 1998.
  22. Nutrition and the Brain, presented at NNFA (National Nutritional Foods Association) Midwest Regional Conference. Chicago, Illinois, May 15, 1998.
  23. The Flawed Philosophy of Modern Medicine (Keynote Address), presented at The Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) conference on Nutritional Influences in Neurologic Disease. Sydney, Australia, November 7, 1998.
  24. The Role of Free Radicals and Hepatic Dysfunction in Neurodegenerative Disease, presented at The Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) conference on Nutritional Influences in Neurologic Disease. Sydney, Australia, November 7, 1998
  25. Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Neurodegenerative Disease, presented at The Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) conference on Nutritional Influences in Neurologic Disease. Sydney, Australia, November 8, 1998.
  26. Nutritional Approaches to Neurodegenerative Diseases, presented at The Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) conference on Nutritional Influences in Neurologic Disease. Sydney, Australia, November 8, 1998.
  27. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy – Innovative Therapy in Stroke Recovery & MS, presented at The Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) conference on Nutritional Influences in Neurologic Disease. Sydney, Australia, November 8, 1998.
  28. The Flawed Philosophy of Modern Medicine, presented at Functional Medicine ‘98. Auckland City, New Zealand, November 12, 1998.
  29. The Role of Free Radicals and Hepatic Dysfunction in Neurodegenerative Disease, presented at Functional Medicine ’98. Auckland City, New Zealand November 12, 1998.
  30. Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Neurodegenerative Disease, presented at Functional Medicine ’98. Auckland City, New Zealand, November 13, 1998.
  31. Innovative Therapy in Stroke Recovery and Multiple Sclerosis, presented at Functional Medicine ’98. Auckland City, New Zealand, November 13, 1998.
  32. Nutritional Approaches to Neurodegenerative Diseases, presented at Functional Medicine ’98. Auckland City, New Zealand, November 13, 1998.
  33. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Stroke Recovery, presented at the American College for Advancement in Medicine Fall Convention. Phoenix, Arizona, Fall 1998.
  34. Nutritional Influences in Neurological Disease, presented at the SOHO EXPO. Orlando, Florida, December 4, 1998.
  35. New Advances in Nutritional Neurology, presented at the National Nutritional Foods Association Southwest Division (NNFA). Ft. Worth, Texas, February 6, 1999.
  36. New Advances in Nutritional Neurology, presented at the National Nutritional Foods Association Southeast Region, (NNFA). Asheville, North Carolina, May 1, 1999.
  37. Functional Therapeutics in Neurodegenerative Disease, presented at AHMA 22nd Annual Conference. Washington, D.C., May 6, 1999.
  38. Functional Therapeutics in Neurodegenerative Disease, presented at ACAM’s Spring Conference. Orlando, Florida, May 8, 1999.
  39. Functional Therapeutics in Neurodegenerative Disease Workshop, presented at ACAM’s Spring Conference. Orlando, Florida, May 8, 1999.
  40. Nursing Implications of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, presented at the Licensed Practical Nurses Association of Florida, Inc. 49th Annual Conference. Ft. Myers, Florida, May 14, 1999.
  41. Continuing Education Seminar for Health Practitioners presented at the Sixth International Symposium on Functional Medicine. Tucson, Arizona, May 24, 1999.
  42. Tape Presentation for “Functional Medicine Update”, Institute for Functional Medicine. Gig Harbor, Washington, May 1999.
  43. Functional Considerations in Brain Aging, presented at American College for Advancement in Medicine – Advanced Anti-aging Workshop. Reno, Nevada, October 27, 1999.
  44. The Role of Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Neurodegenerative Diseases – Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice. Gig Harbor, Washington, November 1999.
  45. Case Management in Neurodegenerative Diseases – Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice. Gig Harbor, Washington, November 1999.
  46. The Role of Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Neurodegenerative Diseases – Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice. Gig Harbor, Washington. February 2000.
  47. Case Management in Neurodegenerative Diseases – Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice. Gig Harbor, Washington, February 2000.
  48. Toxins in Neurodegenerative Disease – American Academy of Osteopathy – 2000 Annual Convocation. Cleveland, Ohio, March 25, 2000.
  49. Functional Energetic Therapeutics in Neurodegenerative Disorders – Workshop. Seventh International Symposium on Functional Medicine. Scottsdale, Arizona, May 25, 2000.
  50. Functional Therapy in Neuroinflammatory Disorders. Seventh International Symposium on Functional Medicine. Scottsdale, Arizona, May 26, 2000.
  51. Functional Energetic Therapeutics in Neurodegenerative Disorders – Workshop. Seventh International Symposium on Functional Medicine. Scottsdale, Arizona, May 26, 2000.
  52. Protocols for Treatment of Neurologic Disorders”. Great Lakes College of Clinical Medicine Conference. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, September 15, 2000.
  53. An Overview of the Role of Stress in Chronic Diseases and Aging. 35th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, September 28, 2000.
  54. Powerful Nutritional Therapies to Mitigate Neuroinflammatory Disorders, The Theron G. Randolph Lecture, 35th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine. Hilton Head, South Carolina, September 28, 2000.
  55. Advanced Anti-Aging Workshop “ACAM”. Salt Lake City, Utah. October 24, 2000.
  56. “Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice”, Institute for Functional Medicine, Inc. Gig Harbor, Washington, November 19, 2000.
  57. “Holistic Medical Treatment for Alzheimer’s, MS, and Parkinson’s Disease, Patients”. American Board of Holistic Medicine Board Review Course. Denver, Colorado, December 6, 2000.
  58. Functional Therapeutics in Neurodegenerative Disease, The Eighth International Symposium on Functional Medicine. Vancouver, British Columbia, May 25, 2001.
  59. Stress, Aging and Neurodegenerative Disorders, The Eighth International Symposium on Functional Medicine. Vancouver, British Columbia, May 26, 2001.
  60. Leading Edge Therapies for Neurodegenerative Diseases, Presented at the WOR Radio Annual Health Expo. Long Island, New York, June 24, 2001.
  61. Healing Our Minds, Sponsored by Munson Healthcare Integrative Medicine at Dennos Museum. Traverse City, Michigan, November 1, 2001.
  62. Functional Therapeutics in Neurodegenerative Disease, sponsored by Munson Healthcare Integrative Medicine at Munson Medical Center. Traverse City, Michigan, November 2, 2001.
  63. Holistic Perspectives in the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson’s Disease, sponsored by The American Board of Holistic Medicine and the University of Minnesota. November 4, 2001.
  64. Functional Therapeutics in Neuroinflammatory Diseases, Sponsored by the Institute of Functional Medicine. Presented at the Sheraton Ferncroft. Danvers, Massachusetts, November 9, 2001.
  65. New Concepts in Neuroinflammatory Disease. Presented at Thorne Research, Inc. Annual Symposium. Seattle, Washington, March 16, 2002.
  66. Stress, Aging and Neurodegenerative Disorders, The Denham Harmon Annual Lecture. Presented at the American College for Advancement in Medicine – Spring Conference. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, May 18, 2002.
  67. Functional Approaches to Neurodegenerative Disorders Workshop. Presented at the American College for Advancement in Medicine – Spring Conference. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, May 18, 2002.
  68. The Basic Science of Neurodegenerative Disease. Presented at the Ninth International Symposium on Functional Medicine. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, May 26, 2002.
  69. An Overview of Functional Neurology, The Linus Pauling Lecture. Presented at the Ninth International Symposium on Functional Medicine. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, May 29, 2002.
  70. Integrative Approaches to Neurodegenerative Diseases. Visiting Professor. Program in Integrative Medicine – University of Arizona, October 10, 2003.
  71. Therapeutic Utilization of Essential Fatty Acids. 1st International Conference on the Integrative Medical Approach to the Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease. Tempe, Arizona, October 11, 2003.
  72. The Role of Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Disorders. 1st International Conference on the Integrative Medical Approach to the Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease. Tempe, Arizona, October 11, 2003.
  73. The Role of Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Disorders. 11th International Congress on Anti-Aging and Biomedical Technologies. Las Vegas, Nevada, December 13, 2003.
  74. Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Neurodegenerative Disease, 1st Annual Integrative Medicine Conference and Natural Healthcare Expo. Miami Beach, Florida, April 2, 2004.
  75. Brain on Fire-The Role of Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases, NW Naturopathic Physician’s Convention. Portland, Oregon, April 17, 2004.
  76. The Role of Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Disorders. OAND Conference 2004. Toronto, Ontario, Canada, May 1, 2004.
  77. The Brain at Risk in the Diabetic Patient, The 11th International Symposium on Functional Medicine. Vancouver, Canada, May 13, 2004.
  78. Functional Interventions in the Diabetic Brain, The 11th International Symposium on Functional Medicine. Vancouver, Canada, May 13, 2004.
  79. The Role of Inflammation in Brain Degeneration, The 12th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine 2004. Chicago, Illinois, August 22, 2004.
  80. Nutritional Modification of Inflammatory Mediators in Neurodegenerative Conditions, Symposium on Advances in Clinical Nutrition, American College of Nutrition 45th Annual Meeting. Long Beach, California, October 2, 2004.
  81. Nutrition and Exercise in Neurodegenerative Disorders, Moderator, Panel Discussion, Symposium on Advances in Clinical Nutrition, American College of Nutrition 45th Annual Meeting. Long Beach, California, October 2, 2004.
  82. New Research on the Benefits of Fish Oil for Brain Longevity, Natural Products Expo East 2004. Washington, D.C., October 16, 2004.
  83. The Role of Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Disorders, American Academy of Environmental Medicine. Hilton Head, South Carolina, October 28, 2004.
  84. Innovative Approaches to Challenging Neurological Disorders, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Las Vegas, Nevada, December 2, 2004.
  85. Functional Medicine-Panel Speaker, CAM Expo 2005, New York, New York, February 13, 2005.
  86. Functional Approaches to Neurodegenerative Disorders, CAM Expo 2005. New York, New York, February 13, 2005.
  87. The Role of Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Disorders, Advanced Brain Technologies 2005 International Provider Conference, Park City, Utah, June 24, 2005.
  88. The Role of Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Disease, Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine. Chicago, Illinois, July 17, 2005.
  89. Practical Approaches to Anti-oxidant Therapy in Neurodegenerative Disease, Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine. Chicago, Illinois, July 17, 2005.
  90. The Role of Stress in Neurodegenerative Disease Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine. Chicago, Illinois, July 17, 2005.
  91. The Brain at Risk in the Diabetic Patient, Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine. Chicago, Illinois, July 17, 2005.
  92. Laboratory Evaluations in Neurologic Disease, Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine. Chicago, Illinois, July 17, 2005.
  93. The Brain at Risk in the Diabetic Patient, Symposia Medicus. Marco Island, Florida, October 8, 2005.
  94. Inflammation in Brain Aging and Neurodegenerative Diseases, XII International Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine 2005, A4. Las Vegas, Nevada, December 11, 2005.
  95. Functional Medicine Roundtable, CAM Expo East. New York, New York, March 3, 2006.
  96. Brain Preservation and Regeneration, CAM Expo East. New York, New York, March 5, 2006.
  97. The Role of Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Disorders and Current Concepts in Neuroregeneration, PCCA International Compounding Seminar. Houston, Texas, March 11, 2006.
  98. Functional Approaches to Neurodegenerative Disorders, Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine. Orlando, Florida, April 6, 2006.
  99. The Role of Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Disorders, Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine. Orlando, Florida, April 6, 2006.
  100. Mitochondrial Dysfunction – It’s Role in Neurodegenerative Disorders, Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine. Orlando, Florida, April 6, 2006.
  101. Fundamentals to the Effectiveness of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, also Targeting Inflammation and Free Radicals in Neurodegenerative Diseases, Fifth International Symposium on Hyperbaric Oxygenation. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, July 20, 2006.
  102. A Better Brain-Alzheimer’s Disease is Preventable, Sixth Annual Summer Health Symposium, Aspen Center for Integral Health. Aspen, Colorado, July 26, 2006.
  103. Reducing the Damaging Effects of a Hostile Cerebral Environment, True North 2006 Annual Conference. Scarborough, Maine, October 14, 2006.
  104. A Better Brain-Alzheimer’s Disease is Preventable. Sea Stars of Naples. Naples, Florida, January 11, 2007.
  105. Optimizing Brain Health and Function, Merrill Lynch Private Banking and Investment Group-Quality of Life Seminar. Naples, Florida January 14, 2007.
  106. A Complementary Approach to Neurology, 4th Annual Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Update, Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine. San Diego, California, January 20, 2007.
  107. Brain Preservation and Functional Enhancement, The Coudert Institute. Palm Beach, Florida, February 2, 2007.
  108. Speaker-Instructor, Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine. Kissimmee, Florida, April 25, 2007.
  109. Raising a Smarter Child by Kindergarten, Learning and the Brain Conference, Harvard University Graduate School of Education, Mind, Brain and Education Program. Boston, Massachusetts, April 29, 2007.
  110. The Brain Opportunity, Nutrition Business Journal Newport Summit, 10th Annual Nutrition & Natural Products Industry Leaders Retreat. Dana Point, California, July 20, 2007.
  111. Holistic Neurology, The Science and Clinical Application of Integrative Holistic Medicine, Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine. San Diego, California, October 30, 2007.
  112. The Brain-Cornerstone for Anti-Aging Medicine, A4M World Anti-Aging Congress & Exposition 2007. Las Vegas, Nevada. December 15, 2007.
  113. Brain Health-A Lifelong Adventure, Integrative Healthcare Symposium. New York, New York, January 18, 2008.
  114. A Complementary Approach to Neurology, 5th Annual Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Update, Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine. San Diego, California, January 20, 2008.
  115. Current Concepts in Neuroinflammation, American College for Advancement in Medicine, Spring Conference. Orlando, Florida, April 10, 2008.
  116. Functional Preservation and Functional Enhancement, Nutrition and Health Conference, The University of Arizona. Phoenix, Arizona, April 15, 2008.
  117. Contemporary Neurology, Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine, Module III Conference. Kissimmee, Florida, April 23, 2008.
  118. Brain Health-A Lifelong Adventure, National Institute of Whole Health, Newton Wellesley Hospital, Harvard College. Boston, Massachusetts, April 26, 2008.
  119. Presentation at YPO Spring Conference, New York Metro Chapter. Sea Island, Georgia, May 6, 2008.
  120. Nutritional Concepts in Neurodegenerative Disease, Council for Responsible Nutrition, Day of Science Workshop. Washington, DC, May 7, 2008.
  121. Cell Phones, Handy But Safe? Guest Commentary, Naples Daily News, Naples, Florida, September 12, 2008.
  122. Contemporary Neurology, 9th Annual Science & Clinical Application of Integrative Holistic Medicine, Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine. San Diego, California, November 17, 2008.
  123. Protecting the Brain: Supplements in Alzheimer’s and Cognitive Decline. Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Update, Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine. San Diego, California, January 25, 2009.
  124. Functional Approaches to Neurodegenerative Disease, Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative & Functional Medicine. Webinar, February 17, 2009.
  125. Complementary Medicine and Brain Health. University of Miami School of Medicine, Alumni Weekend, March 7, 2009.
  126. Optimizing Your Brain. Body of Knowledge Lecture Series. Integrative Health Institute at Mount Royal College, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, March 26, 2009.
  127. Integrative Neurology. Calgary Health Region Grand Rounds. Calgary, Alberta, Canada, March 27, 2009.
  128. Mitochondrial Therapy – A Powerful Approach to Brain Functional Enhancement. American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, 17th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine & Regenerative Biomedical Technologies, Orlando, Florida, April 23, 2009.
  129. Conventional vs. Functional Neurology – a Dichotomy. Institute for Functional Medicine, Hollywood, FL, May 29, 2009.
  130. Innovative Approaches to Challenging Neurological Disorders. JFK Medical Center Conference on Integrative Medicine, Edison, NJ, June 20, 2009.
  131. Complementary Medicine Approaches to Neurological Disorders. XX Cuban Medical Association Congress, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, July 3, 2009.
  132. The Beautiful Mind. Green Beauty Buyer’s Guide Conference, New York City, New York, September 14, 2009.
  133. Optimizing Your Brain. ProMedica Health System, Integrative Medicine Conference, Wellness Across the Age Spectrum, Toledo, Ohio September 24, 2009.
  134. Integrative Neurology. ProMedica Health System, Integrative Medicine Conference, Wellness Across the Age Spectrum, Toledo, Ohio, September 25, 2009.
  135. Epigenetic Factors and Neuroplasticity. Scripps 10th Annual Science & Clinical Application of Integrative Holistic Medicine, Chantilly, Virginia, October 5, 2009.
  136. Mitochondrial Therapeutics in Neurodegenerative Diseases. Institute for Functional Medicine, Tampa, Florida, January 14, 2010.
  137. Neurogenesis, Neuroplasticity and Your Future Brain. Integrative Healthcare Symposium, New York City, New York. February 25-26, 2010.
  138. Leading Edge Integrative Approaches to Neurodegenerative Diseases. Integrative Medicine Symposium 2010. The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida. April 24, 2010.
  139. Mitochondrial Therapeutics In Neurodegenerative Diseases. Institute for Functional Medicine, Portland, Oregon. October 1, 2010
  140. Vanguard Neurology. Xymogen, Seattle, Washington. October 2, 2010
  141. Vanguard Neurology. Xymogen, Denver, Colorado. October 3, 2010
  142. Feeding Your Brain: Neuroplasticity and Neurogenesis. American College of Nutrition. 51st Annual Meeting- Advances in Clinical Nutrition. New York Academy of Medicine, New York, New York. October 8, 2010
  143. Vanguard Neurology. Xymogen, New York, New York. October 9, 2010
  144. Vanguard Neurology. Xymogen, Washington D.C. October 10, 2010
  145. Vanguard Neurology. Xymogen, Orlando, Florida. October 30, 2010
  146. Nutritional Approaches To Neurodegenerative Diseases. Dieticians in Integrative and Functional Medicine. Preconference to ADA Conference and Expo. Boston, Massachusetts. November 6, 2010
  147. Vanguard Neurology. Xymogen, Los Angeles, California. November 7, 2010
  148. Holistic Neurology. Scripps- ABIHM Conference. The 11th Annual Science and Clinical Application of Integrative Medicine. San Diego, California. November 8, 2010
  149. Vanguard Neurology. Xymogen, Dallas, Texas. November 13, 2010
  150. Holistic Neurology, New Hope for Dementia, Scripps, San Diego, California, January 14, 2011
  151. Mitochondrial Therapeutics in Neurodegenerative Diseases, Institute for Functional Medicine-Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, Tampa, Florida, February 25, 2011
  152. Complimentary Approaches to Epigenetic Modulation in Brain Health and Disease, Integrative Healthcare Symposium, New York, New York, March 4, 2011
  153. Functional Strategies for Chronic Infection in Neurodegenerative Disorders, Institute for Functional Medicine, Bellevue, Washington, April 30, 2011
  154. I Can Do It, Hay House, Toronto, Canada, May 15, 2011
  155. Regenerating and Protecting the Brain- A Functional Enhancement Approach, Xymogen, New York, New York, June 25, 2011
  156. Mitochondrial Therapeutics in Neurodegenerative Disease and Tying the Matrix Together, Istitute for Functional Medicine, Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, Baltimore, Maryland, September 16, 2011
  157. Neurogenesis, Neuroplasticity, and Your Future Brain, Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, October 21, 2011
  158. Power Up Your Brain- The Neuroscience of Enlightenment, Kripalu, Stockbridge, Massachusetts, October 23, 2011
  159. Vanguard Neurology, Xymogen, Los Angeles, California, November 5, 2011
  160. Vanguard Neurology, Xymogen, Austin, Texas, November 6, 2011
  161. Holistic Neurology, Scripps, St Petersburg, Florida, November 11, 2011
  162. Vanguard Neurology, Xymogen, Toronto, Canada, December 3, 2011
  163. Power Up Your Brain, Canyon Ranch, AccessCircles Winter Retreat, Miami, Florida, January 28, 2012
  164. Vanguard Neurology, Xymogen, Dallas, Texas, February 17, 2012
  165. Vanguard Neurology, Xymogen, Orlando, Florida, March 3, 2012
  166. Vanguard Neurology, Xymogen, New York, New York, March 4, 2012
  167. The Neuroscience of Enlightenment, NYU School of Medicine, Master Scholars Program in Medical Humanism, New York, New York, March 5, 2012
  168. Functional Neurology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, May 2, 2012
  169. Vanguard Neurology, Xymogen, Toronto, Canada, June 9, 2012
  170. Power Up Your Brain, AccessCircles, Aspen, Colorado, July 26, 2012
  171. Rewire Your Brain For Bliss, Kripalu, Stockbridge, Massachusetts, July 27- 29, 2012
  172. Mitochondrial Therapeutics in Neurodegenerative Diseases, Institute for Functional Medicine, Marina del Ray, California, September 14, 2012
  173. Holistic Neurology, Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, 13th Annual The Science and Clinical Application of Integrative Holistic Medicine, San Diego, California, November 1, 2102
  174. Neurological Manifestations of Gluten Sensitivity, American Academy of Anti Aging Medicine, Gut, Brain, and Auto-Immune Disorders: The Role of Food, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, November 3, 2012
  175. Exploring the Boundaries of Functional Medicine, Institute for Functional Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, November 10, 2012
  176. The Functional Medicine Fundamentals of Brain Health and Disease, American College of Nutrition, Overfed and Undernourished: Nutritional Interventions to Prevent and Treat Chronic Disease, Morristown, New Jersey, November 16, 2012
  177. Xymogen Xperience, Xymogen, Orlando, Florida, January 13, 2013
  178. The Functional Medicine Fundamentals of Brain Health and Disease, Integrative Healthcare Symposium, New York, New York, February, 28, 2013
  179. USA Memory Championship Keynote, Life’s DHA, New York, New York, March 16, 2013
  180. Exploring the Boundaries of Functional Medicine, Institute for Functional Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, May 18, 2013
  181. Energy Fundamentals of Brain Health and Function, Institute for Functional Medicine, Dallas, Texas, May 30, 2013
  182. The Science of Enlightenment: Uniting Functional Neurology and Energy Medicine to Optimize Brain Function, Institute for Functional Medicine, Dallas, Texas, June 1, 2013
  183. Xymogen Xperience, Xymogen, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June 22, 2013
  184. The Leading Edge of Functional Neurology, Gut/Brain Symposium, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Los Angeles, California, August 16-17, 2013
  185. Vanguard Neurology: Leading-Edge Concepts in Neurological Disorders, Xymogen, Dallas, Texas, September 7, 2013
  186. Vanguard Neurology: Leading-Edge Concepts in Neurological Disorders, Xymogen, Falls Church, Virginia, September 8, 2013
  187. Leading Edge of Functional Neurology, Heal Thy Practice, Long Beach, California, October 18, 2013
  188. Vanguard Neurology: Leading-Edge Concepts in Neurological Disorders, Xymogen, Los Angeles, California, October 19, 2013
  189. Vanguard Neurology: Leading-Edge Concepts in Neurological Disorders, Xymogen, Denver, Colorado, October 20, 2013
  190. Integrative Holistic Neurology, Scripps, The Science and Clinical Application of Holistic Medicine, St Petersburg, Florida, November 7, 2013
  191. Empowering Neurology, Bastyr University, Seattle, Washington, November 16, 2013
  192. Vanguard Neurology: Leading-Edge Concepts in Neurological Disorders, Xymogen, Phoenix, Arizona, November 17, 2013
  193. Grain Brain- The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar- Your Brain’s Silent Killers, Scripps, Natural Supplements: An Evidence Based Update, San Diego, California, January 29, 2014
  194. The Care and Feeding of Your Brain, Integrative Healthcare Symposium, New York, New York, February, February 22, 2014
  195. Xymogen Xperience, Leading-Edge Concepts in Neurological Disorders, Xymogen, Chicago, Illinois, June 21, 2914
  196. The NBJ Summit, Leading-Edge Concepts in Neurological Disorders, New Hope Natural Media, Dana Point, California, July 25, 2014
  197. Focus on Brain Health, The Role of the Microbiome in Brain Health and Disease, Integrative Healthcare Symposium, Miami, Florida, September 20, 2014, Presenter and Conference Chair
  198. Healthy Aging Therapeutic Symposium at Harvard Medical School, The Role of the Microbiome in Brain Health and Disease, The Metabolic Medical Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, September 21, 2014
  199. The Role of the Microbiome in Brain Health and Disease. Keynote Speaker. Natural Products Expo West, March 6, 2015
  200. The Role of the Microbiome in Brain Health and Disease. Keynote Speaker. Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, March 19, 2015
  201. The Role of the Microbiome in Brain Health and Disease. Guest lecturer. University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. March 24, 2015
  202. The Role of the Microbiome in Brain Health and Disease. Keynote Speaker. Nature’s Sunshine Products Annual Sales Meeting. April, 9 2015
  203. Mitochondrial Therapy – A Powerful Approach to Brain Functional Enhancement. The 23rd Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine. Keynote Speaker. Hollywood, FL. May, 8 2015
  204. Overview of the Human Microbiome. Keynote Speaker and Conference Chair Integrative Health Symposium Focus on: Microbiome October 9, 2015
  205. The Microbiome and the Brain. Keynote Speaker and Conference Chair Integrative Health Symposium Focus on: Microbiome October 10, 2015
  206. The Gut / Brain Biology: The Microbiome. Keynote Speaker. Naples Community Hospital, Naples, FL. November 10, 2015
  207. The Role of the Microbiome in Brain Health and Disease. Keynote Speaker. The American College of Nutrition 56th Annual Conference, Orlando, FL. November 11, 2015
  208. The Microbiome – Macroscopic Considerations. Keynote Speaker. The American College of Nutrition 56th Annual Conference, Orlando, FL. November 12, 2015
  209. Clinical Application of Microbiome Research. Human Longevity Institute. San Diego, CA. January 28, 2016
  210. Brain Maker -The Role of the Microbiome in Brain Health and Disease. Scripps Natural Supplements Conference. San Diego, CA. January 29, 2016
  211. The Role of Microbiome Diversity in Health and Disease. Integrative Healthcare Symposium. New York, NY, March 25, 2016
  212. (1) The Role of the Microbiome in Brain Health and Disease. (2) Functional Therapeutic Approaches to Neurological Diseases. BioCeuticals Research Symposium. Sydney, Australia. April 21-23, 2016
  213. (1) Digestion & the Microbiota Brain Gut Axis: New Frontier in Healing. (2) Neurological Nutritional Medicine: What We Know, What We Can Do. Food As Medicine. Portland OR. June 2-5, 2016
  214. Preventing and Moderating the Risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Presented at Omega Institute Hope for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Conference. Rhinebeck, NY. July 1-3, 2016
  215. Optimizing Your Brain, Presented at Merrill Lynch, Brain Vitality Elite Performance Forum. Westlake Village California. July 19, 2016
  216. Changing Your Brain’s Destiny- For The Better, Professional Compounding Centers of America Annual Conference. Houston, TX. November 10, 2016
  217. The Role of the Microbiome In Brain Health and Disease, American College of Nutrition Annual Conference. San Diego, CA. November 11, 2016
  218. Re-Write Your Brain’s Destiny, A4M World Anti-Aging Congress & Exposition 2016. Las Vegas, Nevada. December 9, 2016.
  219. The Brain Preservation Program, 13D Research. Lyford Cay, Bahamas. April 8, 2016.
  220. Neuroplasticity, Regeneration, and Expanding Frontiers, Institute for Functional Medicine Annual International Conference, June 1-3, 2017
  221. Applications on the Microbiome-Brain Connection, Institute for Functional Medicine Annual International Conference, June 1-3, 2017
  222. The power of your gut microbes to heal and protect your brain and body – for life. Copenhagen, Denmark, October 27-28, 2017
  223. The Power of Nutrition for your Brain, World Bank & IMF Healthy Staff Working Group. Washington D.C., December 6th, 2017
  224. Leveraging Lifestyle for Brain Health. Integrative Healthcare Symposium. New York, NY, February 24, 2018
  225. Lifestyle Functions to Optimize Brain Health, Function and Resilience. Yale University School of Management. New Haven, CT, April 5, 2018
  226. The Power of Food: What is Your “Gut” Instinct? Spellife Women’s Wellness Summit. A Euphoric Living Foundation. Naples, FL, April 21, 2018
  227. Leveraging Lifestyle for Brain Health. YPO Atmos[here] Canada Regional Conference. Banff Springs Hotel. Saturday, Sep 15, 2018.
  228. Alzheimer’s Disease – New Approaches to Prevention and Treatment: A Dialogue. Personalized Medicine Lifestyle Institute. Tucson, AZ, October 13, 2018.
  229. Choosing Your Brain’s Destiny. The Chief Executives Organization. January 13, 2019.
  230. Lifestyle Choices Chart Your Brain’s Destiny. Integrative Healthcare Symposium. New York, NY, February 22, 2019.
  231. Leveraging Lifestyle for Brain Health. University of South FL College of Medicine. Tampa, FL, April 4, 2019.
  232. Leveraging Lifestyle for Brain Health. Capital Health. Princeton, NJ. November 15, 2019.
  233. The Role of Lifestyle Choices in Decision-Making: Becoming a Conscious Architect of Your Brain. Integrative Healthcare Symposium. New York, NY. February 21, 2020.
  234. The Role of Lifestyle Choices in Decision-Making: Becoming a Conscious Architect of Your Brain. Parker Seminars XR 2021. February 18, 2021.
  235. Uric Acid and Metabolic Mayhem American Nutrition Association. October 28, 2022
  236. Uric Acid and Metabolic Mayhem Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine. October 30, 2022
  237. Lifestyle Choices Chart Your Brain’s Destiny, Transformational Leadership Council, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, January 19, 2023
  238. Mitochondria: The Brain-Immune System Connection and their relationship to Long COVID. Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute. January 31, 2023
  239. Uric Acid and Metabolic Mayhem, Integrative Healthcare Symposium. New York, NY. February 23, 2023
  240. Uric Acid as an Independent Marker of Metabolic Syndrome. Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute. April 22, 2023
  241. Leveraging Lifestyle Choices to Target Brain Health and Functionality. Learning & the Brain Conference. Boston, MA. November 19, 2023.
  242. Choosing Your Brain’s Destiny. YPO North Texas. Dallas, TX. January 10, 2024.
  243. Mind over Metabolism – Choosing Brain Health. Integrative Healthcare Symposium. New York, NY. February 16, 2024.
  244. You Choose Your Brain’s Destiny. YPO Los Angeles. Los Angeles, CA. April 12, 2024
  245. Microglial Reprogramming – A New Paradigm in Treating Neurodegenerative Disorders. Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute. Dana Point, CA. October 26, 2024
  246. Immunometabolism: GroundBreaking New Research for Brain Health Eudemonia Summit. West Palm Beach, FL. November 2, 2024
  247. Microglial Reprogramming – A New Paradigm in Treating Neurodegenerative Disorders. Integrative Healthcare Symposium. New York, NY. February 20, 2025
  248. Lifestyle Choices Chart Your Brain’s Destiny. Aviv Clinics. The Villages, FL. February 27, 2025.
  249. Immune-Brain Crosstalk: Optimizing Neuroprotection. Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute. Los Angeles, CA. October 18, 2025
  250. Charting Your Brain’s Destiny. Eudemonia Conference. West Palm Beach, FL. November 16, 2025
  251. Winning Your Brain War – The Pivotal Role of Immunometabolism in All Neurodegenerative Diseases. A4M Longevity Fest. December 13, 2025.
  252. Charting Your Brain’s Destiny. A4M Cognition 360. January 16, 2026.
  253. Brain Defenders: Reprogramming Microglia for Brain Resilience. Integrative Health Symposium. February 18, 2026.
  254. The Role of Microglia in Synaptopathy. Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute. April 17, 2026.
  1. Leonard G. Rowntree Award for Best Research by a Medical Student,
    University of Miami School of Medicine, 1978 – 1979.
  2. Physician’s Recognition Award with Commendation for Self-Directed Learning.
    October 1, 1999.
  3. The Denham Harmon Award, “Awarded for advancing the understanding of the
    role of oxidative stress in neurological diseases” by the American College for
    Advancement in Medicine, Spring Conference.
    Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. May 18, 2002.
  4. The Seventh Linus Pauling Functional Medicine Award, “Awarded for pioneering
    work in the development of clinical applications in functional neurology”.
    Presented at the Ninth International Symposium on Functional Medicine.
    Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. May 29, 2002.
  5. Clinician of the Year Award 2006
    National Nutritional Foods Association
  6. Humanitarian Award 2010
    American College of Nutrition
  7. Excellence In Integrative Medicine Award
    Emord & Associates
  8. Media Award 2015
    The American College of Nutrition
  9. Healthy Living Award 2015
    The Invisible Disabilities Association
  10. Global Leadership Award 2019
    Integrative Healthcare Symposium

Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners, #254644, July 1, 1982.
State of Florida Medical Licensure, #40379, July 13, 1982.

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, December 1987.
Founding Diplomat of the American Board of Holistic Medicine, December 2000.

Senior Member, American Academy of Neurology, December 1987.
Fellow, American College of Nutrition, August 2004
Member, American Medical Association
Member, American Holistic Medical Association
Adjunct Faculty, The Institute For Functional Medicine
Editorial Board, “Integrative Medicine-A Clinician’s Journal”
Editorial Advisory Board, “Healthy Aging” Magazine
Editorial Review Panel, The Journal of the American Nutraceutical Association
Board Member, IntegrativePractitioner.com
Voluntary Professor, Family and Community Health, Miller School of Medicine,
University of Miami
Board of Directors, American College of Nutrition, June 2017
Editorial Review Board, The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease
Member Review Board, Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal

  1. Microsurgical Anatomy of the Anterior Cerebral-Anterior CommunicatingRecurrent Artery Complex. David Perlmutter and Albert L. Rhoton, M.D., J. Neurosurgery, Vol. 45, September 1976.
  2. Microsurgical Anatomy of the Distal Anterior Cerebral Artery. David Perlmutter and Albert L. Rhoton, M.D., J. Neurosurgery, Vol. 49. August 1978.
  3. Microsurgical Anatomy of the Circle of Willis. A.L. Rhoton, M.D., N. Saeki, M.D., D. Perlmutter, Rand (ed.) Microneurosurgery, 2nd Edition, C.V. Mosby, St. Louis, 1978, pp 278-310.
  4. Microsurgical Anatomy of Common Aneurysm Sites. Albert L. Rhoton, M.D., Naokatsu Saeki, M.D., David Perlmutter, Arnold Zeal, M.D. Clinical Neurosurgery, Vol. 28, pp 248-306, Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore, 1979.
  5. Microsurgical Anatomy of Anterior Communicating Artery Aneurysms, Albert L. Rhoton, Jr., David Perlmutter, Neurological Surgery, University of Florida Health Center, Gainesville, Florida 32610, Neurological Research, Volume 2, Number 3-4, pp 217-251
  6. Fungal Infections of the Brain: An Increasing Threat-Cerebral AspergillosisCase Report. Irwin Perlmutter, M.D., David Perlmutter, B.A., Phineas J. Hyams, M.D., Southern Medical Journal, Vol. 73, No. 4, April 1980.
  7. Microsurgical Anatomy of Anterior Communicating Aneurysms, Albert Rhoton, M.D., David Perlmutter, Neurological Research, Vol. 2, No. 3-4. Crane, Russak & Company, Inc., 1980.
  8. “Hidden” Discs and Computerized Tomography. David Perlmutter, M.D., Richard E. Smith, M.D. and Irwin Perlmutter, M.D. Southern Medical Journal, Vol. 78. November 1985.
  9. Spinal Myoclonus Associated With HTLV III/LAV Infection. Joseph R. Page 17 Berger, M.D., Andrea Bender, M.D., Lionel Resnick, M.D., David Perlmutter, M.D. Archives of Neurology, Vol. 43, No. 11, pp. 1203-1204. November 1986.
  10. The Management of Coma and Cerebral Edema. David Perlmutter, M.D. and Joseph Berger, M.D. and Laurence B. Gardner, M.D. (ed.). Acute Internal Medicine, The Medical Examination Publishing Co., New Hyde Park, New York, 1987.
  11. Nutritional Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis, Holistic Medicine, David Perlmutter, M.D., summer, 1992, pp. 15 and 16.
  12. Multiple Sclerosis & Nutritional Therapy, Townsend Letter for Doctors, David Perlmutter, M.D., April 1993, pp. 304 and 305.
  13. Organochlorines, Breast Cancer, and GATT, (Letter to the Editor), Journal of the American Medical Association, April 20, 1994, Vol. 271, No. 15.
  14. Lou Gehrig’s Disease, New Progress in the Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Townsend Letter for Doctors, 137:1374, December 1994.
  15. Parkinson’s Disease – New Perspectives, Townsend Letter for Doctors & Patients, January 1997, pp. 48-50.
  16. New Hope in Post-Polio Syndrome, Townsend Letter for Doctors & Patients. December 1999, pp. 106-108.
  17. Perlmutter, D., Functional Therapeutics in Neurodegenerative Disease. Journal of Applied Nutrition, 51 (1): 3-13, 1999.
  18. Perlmutter, David, MD, CAM Use Among MS Patients, The Integrative Medicine Consult, June 2000, Volume 2, Number 6. JOURNAL PUBLICATION (continued)
  19. ASK THE DOCTOR featuring David Perlmutter, M.D., MS Focus, Vol. 2, Issue 1. Winter 2000.
  20. Perlmutter, D., New Advances in Parkinson’s Disease, Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients: 52-57; July, 2001.
  21. Perlmutter, D., Multiple Sclerosis – Functional Approaches. Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients 244: 66-74; November, 2003
  22. Perlmutter, David, Hauser RA, Lyons KE, McClain T, & Carter S. Randomized, Double-Blind, Pilot Evaluation of Intravenous Glutathione in Parkinson’s Disease. Movement Disorders, February 19, 2009.
  23. Vojdani, A., Perlmutter, D., Differential between Celiac Disease, Nonceliac Gluten Sensitivity, and Their Overlapping with Crohn’s Disease: A Case Series, Case Reports in Immunology, Volume 2013 (2013) Article ID 248482, http://www.hindawi.com/crim/immunology/2013/248482/, December 23, 2012
  24. Perlmutter, D., Combating Inflammation in the Brain—What is Good for the Body Is Good for the Brain, ADVANCES, Winter 2013, VOL. 27, NO. 1
  25. Perlmutter, D., Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease. Journal of the American College of Nutrition; November 2, 2016.
  26. Richard J. Johnson, Dean R. Tolan, Dale Bredesen, Maria Nagel, Laura G. Sánchez-Lozada, Mehdi Fini, Scott Burtis, Miguel A. Lanaspa, David Perlmutter, Could Alzheimer’s Disease Be a Maladaptation of an Evolutionary Survival Pathway Mediated by Intracerebral Fructose and Uric acid Metabolism?, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2023
  1. Alternative Medicine Gains in Popularity, Natural Awakenings March 1999, pp. 18-19.
  2. What’s Causing Your Headache? How To Identify And Eliminate Migraine Triggers. Health & Healing Wisdom. Spring 1999, Vol. 23, No. 1, pp. 19-29.
  3. Brain Tumors: Are You Talking Yourself To Death? The Hidden Dangers Of Hand-Held Cellular Telephones. Health & Healing Wisdom. Summer 1999, Vol. 25, No. 2, pp. 18-21.
  4. Perlmutter, David, MD, Parkinson’s Disease-Treat the Fire, Not the Smoke. Alive Magazine, pp. 56-59; July 2004.
  5. Dr. Perlmutter’s Heads Up A monthly newsletter published by iNutritionals.
  6. Making New Connections: The Gift of Neuroplasticity. Article published in Integrative Practitioner.com, April 2010, an online network.
  7. Integrative Medicine Approaches for Early Alzheimer’s Disease, Swedish Journal of Functional and Nutritional Medicine, May 2010, Issue 3, Volume 15, pp.4-5
  8. Four Steps to a Healthier Brain, Esquire, June/July 2010, Volume 153, Number 6&7, p. 119
  1. LifeGuide, Volume I – Your Guide to a Longer and Healthier Life
    David Perlmutter, MD.
    ISBN 9-9635874-0-4, LifeGuide Press, 1993.
  2. BrainRecovery.com – Powerful Therapy for Challenging Brain Disorders
    David Perlmutter, MD.
    ISBN 9-9635874-1-2, The Perlmutter Health Center, 2000.
  3. The Better Brain Book
    David Perlmutter, MD and Carol Colman.
    ISBN 1-57322-278-X Riverhead Press, New York, 2004.
  4. Raise a Smarter Child by Kindergarten
    David Perlmutter, MD, FACN and Carol Colman.
    ISBN 076792301-4 Morgan Road Books, New York. September 2006.
  5. Food Cures-Breakthrough Nutritional Prescriptions
    Reader’s Digest-Chief Consultant
    ISBN 978-0-7621-0730-8, The Reader’s Digest Association, Inc., 2007.
  6. Food and Nutrients in Disease Management,
    Edited by Ingrid Kohlstadt.
    Chapter 28 “Parkinson’s Disease” by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN
    ISBN 978-1-4200-6762-0, CRC Press 2009
  7. Power Up Your Brain- The Neuroscience of Enlightenment
    David Perlmutter, MD, FACN and Alberto Villoldo, Ph.D.
    ISBN 978-1-4019-2817-9, Hay House Inc., 2011
  8. Grain Brain
    David Perlmutter, MD, FACN
    ISBN 978-0-316-23480-1 Little, Brown Publisher 2013
  9. The Grain Brain Cookbook
    David Perlmutter, MD, FACN
    ISBN 978-0-316-33425-9 Little, Brown Publisher 2014
  10. Brain Maker
    David Perlmutter, MD, FACN
    ISBN 978-0316380102 Little, Brown Publisher 2015
  11. The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan
    David Perlmutter, MD, FACN
    ISBN 978-0316319195 Little, Brown Publisher 2016
  12. Grain Brain Revised five-year-anniversary edition
    David Perlmutter, MD
    ISBN 978-0316485135, Little, Brown Spark 2018
  13. The Microbiome and the Brain
    David Perlmutter, MD (Editor)
    ISBN 978-0815376729, CRC Press, 2019
  14. Brain Wash
    David Perlmutter, MD and Austin Perlmutter, MD
    ISBN 978-0316453325, Little, Brown Spark, 2020
  15. Drop Acid
    David Perlmutter, MD, FACN
    ISBN 978-0316315395, Little, Brown Spark 2021
  16. Brain Defenders
    David Perlmutter, MD, FACN
    ISBN 979-8217178469, Avery, 2026

Director, Perlmutter Health Center
Director, Perlmutter Hyperbaric Center
Chief Neuroscience Officer, XYMOGEN, INC.
President, iNutritionals, Inc.
Co-Founder, President, The Better Brain Foundation
Co-founder, President and Chief Executive Officer – National Living Will Registry
Creator/Host of LifeGuide, a weekly television program that aired throughout
Southwest Florida.
Director of Neuroscience Research, Nitric Oxide Innovations

Flying, running, scuba diving, fishing and guitar.

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