outnumber the cells of our body by a factor of ten to one, the powerful sway of the microbiome across all of our most fundamental life processes is further validated. I am a board-certified neurologist. And the training and clinical David Perlmutter, M.D. Board Certified Neurologist, #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author & Expert in the Human Microbiome
Introducing Dr. David Perlmutter
experiences I‘ve had over the past 35 years in dealing with brain health, as well as general health, have provided me a strong platform in terms of practicing medicine using the intense array of modern medicines and other interventions. But without question, our most powerful allies in maintaining health reside within us.
What an exciting time it is to be involved in health and
And as a fellow of The American College of Nutrition, it has become
wellness! Suddenly, we have been presented with an entirely
eminently clear that our choices in terms of food and nutritional
new paradigm that is dramatically changing our perception
supplementation are among the most important decisions we make.
of how our most fundamental physiological processes are
This is especially important from the perspective of how these
regulated within our bodies.
choices nurture our microbiome.
Just a decade ago, no one would have considered that
The word doctor actually means teacher. As such, I look upon
the human microbiome, the collection of more than
my role as challenging me to do my ultimate best to provide
100 trillion organisms living within the intestines
the widest audience possible with the most meaningful, validated
of each and every one of us, would be playing such
and actionable information and products to cultivate and sustain
a pivotal role in supporting immune function, aiding
optimal health.
in digestion and our ability to absorb nutrients from
I am honored to work with Garden of Life in our quest to achieve
our foods, helping us maintain healthy blood sugar levels
this goal. The products about to be unveiled are specifically
and so many other body activities.
designed and formulated to nurture the microbiome, our most
But this is what our most leading-edge research institutions
powerful leverage point for health and wellbeing. Garden of Life’s
around the world have now validated. And in retrospect,
products are second to none in the industry in terms of research,
it comes as no surprise. Considering the fact that 99%
production quality and scientific underpinning. More importantly,
of the genetic material in each of us is bacterial DNA,
it’s the people. Their dedication to making a difference in
not the DNA we’ve inherited from mom and dad,
consumer’s health is unparalleled. And this, more than anything
coupled with the fact that the bacteria living in the gut
else, is why I’ve chosen to hang my hat with this incredible team!
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