Description
“The Untold Story of Uric Acid” features Mark Hyman (MD) and David Perlmutter (MD) diving into how uric acid affects far more than gout or kidney stones—it’s a hidden driver of metabolic dysfunction. They explore why fructose is the biggest threat in our modern diet, how uric acid impacts the brain and gut, and which foods, habits, and medications raise levels. The episode also shares practical, research-backed strategies to support metabolic health by lowering uric acid.
The Untold Story of Uric Acid: Solving the Puzzle of Obesity, Diabetes and Chronic Disease
Guest
David Perlmutter
Category
Metabolic Health, Nutrition, Inflammation, Alternative Medicine
About The Host
Mark Hyman (MD), a pioneer in food-as-medicine approaches, is the host of The Dr. Hyman Show and founder of The UltraWellness Center. He’s known for promoting functional medicine and nutrition as the foundation for lasting health. He serves on the board of the Institute for Functional Medicine and has authored "The Blood Sugar Solution", "Food: WTF Should I Eat?", and "The Pegan Diet"—guides to healing the body through food.
Mark Hyman (MD), a pioneer in food-as-medicine approaches, is the host of The Dr. Hyman Show and founder of The UltraWellness Center. He’s known for promoting functional medicine and nutrition as the foundation for lasting health. He serves on the board of the Institute for Functional Medicine and has authored "The Blood Sugar Solution", "Food: WTF Should I Eat?", and "The Pegan Diet"—guides to healing the body through food.
About The Guest
David Perlmutter (MD) is a board-certified neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, known for advancing the science of how lifestyle impacts brain and metabolic function. A graduate of the University of Miami School of Medicine, he authored "Grain Brain," "Brain Maker," and "Drop Acid," and co-authored "Brain Wash." His work focuses on the gut-brain connection, inflammation, and the power of food to influence cognitive health.
David Perlmutter (MD) is a board-certified neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, known for advancing the science of how lifestyle impacts brain and metabolic function. A graduate of the University of Miami School of Medicine, he authored "Grain Brain," "Brain Maker," and "Drop Acid," and co-authored "Brain Wash." His work focuses on the gut-brain connection, inflammation, and the power of food to influence cognitive health.
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