156. Surprising New Science of Uric Acid – Drop Acid by Dr. David Perlmutter

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. David Perlmutter. We did a deep dive on the topic of uric acid and discussed how this frequently overlooked “waste product” of metabolism actually threatens so many aspects of our health, and what we can do about it. Dr. Perlmutter 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. We discuss the following: 2:06 Who is Dr. Perlmutter 3:55 The evolution of uric acid 12:22 Uric acid markers are more important to measure than other traditional markers like LDL? 15:10 Ideal uric acid markers 15:38 What is uric acid 21:22 Meat only (and organ means) and uric acid risks 24:55 When to check uric acid levels 25:47 Fructose in fruit 28:50 Individualizing uric acid concerns on a meat-based diet 34:13 Salt and low carb diets 35:16 Self-questionnaire to see risks of excess uric acid 37:22 Foods to help lower blood pressure and lower uric acid levels 42:42 Fiber 44:47 The relationship of fiber and uric acid 46:53 Gout sufferers – why and what to do 50:36 Fructose is in most sugars 1:01:09 Dangers of PPIs 1:06:35 Alzheimer's and the best diet to follow 1:14:03 Lifestyle tip: Fasting Where to find Dr. Perlmutter and the Drop Acid book _____ RESOURCES - Dr. David Perlmutter: https://www.drperlmutter.com/ - UA Sure (uric acid tester): https://www.uasure.com/ - Drop Acid (latest book): https://amzn.to/3tJaw4h - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidPerlmutterMd - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidPerlmutterMD - Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidperlmutter ____ CHECK OUT MY BOOK, Carnivore Cure SIGN UP FOR MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER _____ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Nutrition with Judy Articles Nutrition with Judy Resources Cutting Against the Grain Podcast _____ FIND ME 🌎 Website 📺 YouTube 🏞 Instagram 👤 Facebook _____ **DISCLAIMER: I am only here to provide support as a nutritional therapy practitioner and I am not providing medical advice. I always recommend working with a team of holistic practitioners, including your PCP and a certified nutritional therapy practitioner. Do not self-diagnose. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condition.