Summary of Brain Maker

Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain–for Life by David Perlmutter is a comprehensive look into the latest research surrounding the powerful connection between gut health and the mind. The book examines how a healthy microbiome can reduce anxiety and depression, improve neurological disorders, protect against Alzheimer's disease, and improve overall cognitive health. Perlmutter reveals how to nourish your body with prebiotics and probiotics, providing a shopping list of helpful foods, and provides advice on managing and restoring a healthy microbiome. The book also offers lifestyle and environmental changes, support for specialized diets, and a roadmap to better health.