Be Well by Kelly Leveque

167. Dropping (Uric) Acid with Dr. David Perlmutter #WellnessWednesdays


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Modern medicine is ignoring a scientific phenomenon that’s right under its nose–uric acid. 

In this episode, Dr. David Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author, reveals the deadly truth about high uric acid levels, as well as offering practical advice, diet hacks, and lifestyle strategies you can implement to manage its levels. Discover how this “insignificant” byproduct of metabolism is at the root of many life-threatening illnesses, and how you can shift your health trajectory for the better in as little as two weeks!

You will learn about...

  • The backstory to uric acid + how it helped our ancestors survive
  • How to easily test your uric acid levels 
  • Natural ways to lower uric acid 
  • Purines, alcohol, and uric acid
  • Eating fruit vs drinking juice 
  • Fructose and alcohol
  • The LUV (Lower Uric Levels) Diet

  • Resources:

    • Read: Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid – The Key to Losing Weight, Controlling Blood Sugar, and Achieving Extraordinary Health 
    • Website: drperlmutter.com
    • Instagram: @davidperlmutter
    • Test your uric acid levels 

    • Connect with Kelly:

      • kellyleveque.com
      • Instagram: @bewellbykelly
      • Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly


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