457: Eliminate These Foods to Lose Weight & Prevent + Reverse Disease | Dr. David Perlmutter

<p>Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: <a href= "https://bit.ly/drrobinberzin452">https://bit.ly/drdavidperlmutter457</a></p> <p>Dr. David Perlmutter (IG: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">@davidperlmutter</a>) is a Board-Certified Neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition.</p> <p>Today we’re discussing David's new book, <a href= "https://geni.us/UAYR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Drop Acid</a>. It focuses on the pivotal role of uric acid in metabolic diseases.</p> <p>Reducing high uric acid levels through dietary and lifestyle tweaks will help you lose weight, prevent (and reverse) disease, and live a long and healthy life.</p> <p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The role of uric acid</li> <li>Fructose is directly metabolized into uric acid</li> <li>Fruit in moderation does not elevate uric acid</li> <li>Sources of fructose to avoid</li> <li>What is the optimal range for uric acid levels</li> <li>Estrogen helps with uric acid excretion after menopause</li> <li>Alternative sweetener recommendations + what to avoid</li> <li>Purines increase uric acid</li> <li>Beer stimulates uric acid</li> <li>Foods high in purines</li> <li>The correlation between salt consuption and obesity</li> <li>Lack of restorative sleep is associated with an elevation of uric acid</li> <li>Walking after dinner improves sleep</li> <li>Time-restricted eating is a powerful tool to improve metabolic health</li> <li>Uric acid levels rise during longer fasts + how long it takes to lower</li> <li>Luteolin is as effective as Allopurinol for lowering uric acid</li> <li>The powerful benefits of quercetin</li> <li>Counteracting roles of AMP kinase vs AMP deaminase</li> <li>Exercise activates AMP kinase</li> <li>When did the uricase mutation take place?</li> <li>The problem with sports drinks + healthy alternatives</li> <li>Check your blood sugar levels wit