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Brain Defenders

Harness the Power of Your Immune Cells to Protect Your Brain for Life
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'A science-based, actionable blueprint to shift the brain from decline to repair.' – Dr David Sinclair, Professor of Genetics, Harvard Medical School, and New York Times bestselling author of Lifespan A ground-breaking new book from the bestselling author Dr David Perlmutter that will transform our understanding... Read More
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Not since GRAIN BRAIN has Dr Perlmutter written a book that will shake the foundation of what we know about neurological health and healing.

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'A science-based, actionable blueprint to shift the brain from decline to repair.'Dr David Sinclair, Professor of Genetics, Harvard Medical School, and New York Times bestselling author of Lifespan

A ground-breaking new book from the bestselling author Dr David Perlmutter that will transform our understanding and treatment of degenerative brain diseases that are afflicting people around the world.

In recent years, microglia cells housed in the brain have been identified as playing a key role in a host of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Long Covid, and MS amongst others. When operating optimally, these cells support healthy brain function. However, when they go rogue, they cause inflammation in the brain, contributing to cell death and devastating neurological conditions.

Current drug treatments mostly mask symptoms rather than cure, and the statistics are grim: worldwide, 55 million people suffer from Alzheimer's, 10 million people have been diagnosed with Parkinson's, and serious neurological disorders are on a rapid rise.

And the good news? By following the lifestyle protocol that Dr David Perlmutter presents in the book based on supporting microglial cells to work in harmony with the body, people can become 'architects of their cognitive destiny'. The program is accessible to all with practical diet, lifestyle, and exercise advice. Brain Defenders will help us start to win the war against the scourge of neurodegenerative diseases.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399753333

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 August 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Yellow Kite

Illustration: N/A

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Dr David Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. He is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by institutions including the World Bank, Columbia University, New York University, Yale, and Harvard, and serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including: the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to neurological disorders; the National Nutritional Foods Association Clinician of the Year Award; and the Humanitarian of the Year award from the American College of Nutrition. He maintains an active blog at DrPerlmutter.com and is the author of Grain Brain, Brain Maker, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, The Grain Brain Cookbook, Brain Wash and Raise a Smarter Child by Kindergarten.

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