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The ketogenic diet increases mitochondrial glutathione levels
January 18, 2019

The ketogenic diet increases mitochondrial glutathione levels

The vermiform appendix impacts the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease
November 5, 2018

The vermiform appendix impacts the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease

Low-Fat Versus Ketogenic Diet in Parkinson’s Disease: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
September 2, 2018

Low-Fat Versus Ketogenic Diet in Parkinson’s Disease: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Putative Role of Red wine Polyphenols against Brain Pathology in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease
May 3, 2018

Putative Role of Red wine Polyphenols against Brain Pathology in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease

Ketogenic Diet Dramatically Improves Parkinson’s Disease
July 5, 2017

Ketogenic Diet Dramatically Improves Parkinson’s Disease

Ask any neurologist how Parkinson's disease is treated, and you're sure to get a long list of medications. Truth is, none of the medications actually treats the disease. The medications that are used are cle...
The Central Nervous System and the Gut Microbiome
December 3, 2016

The Central Nervous System and the Gut Microbiome

Physical exercise induces hippocampal neurogenesis and prevents cognitive decline
October 18, 2016

Physical exercise induces hippocampal neurogenesis and prevents cognitive decline

N-Acetyl Cysteine May Support Dopamine Neurons in Parkinson’s Disease: Preliminary Clinical and Cell Line Data
October 5, 2016

N-Acetyl Cysteine May Support Dopamine Neurons in Parkinson’s Disease: Preliminary Clinical and Cell Line Data

The gut microbiota modulates host amino acid and glutathione metabolism in mice
March 21, 2016

The gut microbiota modulates host amino acid and glutathione metabolism in mice

Gut Inflammation Affects the Brain
September 10, 2015

Gut Inflammation Affects the Brain

The fundamental mechanism that underlies such seemingly disparate issues as autism, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and various other neurodegenerative conditions, is the proces...
Why Lifestyle Choices Matter for Health
May 24, 2015

Why Lifestyle Choices Matter for Health

What my work, in Brain Maker and Grain Brain, boils down to, is giving you a lifestyle plan that you can follow to cause optimal health. Why do these factors matter? Why are these the choices you should make...