Dr. David Perlmutter: Dropping Acid for Optimal Metabolic Health & Longevity (Uric acid) | EP 377

Did you know that elevated uric acid causes more than just gout? It also exacerbates chronic diseases like hypertension, obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and more. That's why controlling uric acid is central to achieving optimal metabolic and overall health. But how can we consciously do that? Dr. David Perlmutter graces the Align Podcast to discuss everything you need to know about uric acid - the "metabolic waste product”. 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.   What we discuss: 0:00 - Introduction to Dr. David Perlmutter 1:00 - What "Drop Acid" talks about 3:40 - What is uric acid? 7:00 - The fructose (sugar) consumption & uric acid connection 10:30 - How body fat acts as our resource to make freshwater 13:00 - Does lack of sleep elevate uric acid levels? 16:30 – What/Who inspires him to stay humble & keep learning? 19:00 - Are we victims to our genomes & physiology? 24:00 - How to tap into your pre-frontal cortex & make better life decisions 27:00 - The dangers of the Standard American Diet (SAD) 37:00 - Foods that increase uric acid levels + how to offset them 41:20 - Why everyone should monitor their uric acid & read “Drop Acid”   Learn more from Dr. David Perlmutter: Website: www.drperlmutter.com Instagram: @davidperlmutter Books: www.drperlmutter.com/learn/books/   Related links: The revised version of the Align Method book is now available with 22 brand-new exercises! Pre-order here: alignpodcast.com/alignbook alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount  www.organifi.com/align and use ALIGN during checkout to receive 20% magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10%.

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