How Uric Acid Disrupts Your Metabolic Heath – Dr. David Perlmutter : 906

<p><strong>WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS.&nbsp;CHECK THEM OUT!</strong></p><p><strong>Structured PH-Balanced Alkaline Water:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ameolife.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ameolife.com</a>&nbsp;or call 1-8-0-0-4-2-2-8-1-4-8, use code&nbsp;<strong>DAVE20</strong>&nbsp;to get 20% off</p><p><strong>Mattress Temperature Tech:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eightsleep.com/dave" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.eightsleep.com/dave</a>, use code&nbsp;<strong>DAVE</strong>&nbsp;to save $250 on the Pod Pro</p><p><strong>IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE</strong>™<strong>...</strong></p><p>… guest Dr. David Perlmutter explains how he’s an expert in dropping acid, but not in the way you might think. He regular contributor to groundbreaking science, he’s back on the show to talk about why you should be paying attention to your uric acid levels.&nbsp;</p><p>Dr. Perlmutter is a neurologist&nbsp;and five-time New York Times bestselling author. His books include&nbsp;“Brain Wash,” “Grain Brain” and&nbsp;&nbsp;“Brain Maker.”&nbsp;He’s&nbsp;recognized internationally as a leader in the field of nutritional influences in neurological disorders.&nbsp;Now, he’s turning his attention to how uric acid threatens your metabolic health.</p><p>Uric acid is a waste product of metabolism, and its levels are a key health marker and indicator of chronic degenerative diseases. When uric acid levels rise, they tell your body to store fat, which messes with your metabolism and poses a danger to your health.</p><p>Alcohol, purines (breakdown product of DNA and RNA in foods) and fructose (the kind of sugar found in processed foods) are the three main sources of uric acid. Since the days of our primate ancestors, we’ve lost the ability to break down uricase, so what we choose to consume makes a big difference.</p><p>“If we can emulate those signals to our DNA and our physiology that have evolved to keep us healthy,” Dr. Perlmutter says, “we're going a long way