Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain for Life
Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain for Life
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015320
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2015
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Brain Maker by Dr. David Perlmutter with Kristin Loberg explores the connection between gut health and brain function. The authors present research suggesting that maintaining a healthy gut microbiome can positively impact conditions like anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline. The book offers dietary and lifestyle changes to support gut health, aiming for improved overall brain health.
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Dr. David Perlmutter's Brain Maker, co-authored with Kristin Loberg, is lauded for its compelling argument linking gut health to brain function. Readers appreciate the thorough research and practical advice, though critics note a heavy promotion of probiotics and supplements. Overall, it's an insightful but occasionally polarizing read on the gut-brain connection.
Who Should Read Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain for Life?
If you're fascinated by the intersection of neuroscience and nutrition, you’ll find Brain Maker compelling. This book is perfect for fans of Dr. David Perlmutter's previous work, Grain Brain, or readers who enjoyed Michael Pollan's The Omnivore’s Dilemma. Its exploration of the gut-brain connection will captivate those interested in holistic health.
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Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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