Life Simply Reimagined

12/02/2026

I'm so excited for 2026 and the attention that compelling, but often ignored, research is now going to get!

07/02/2026

Many of us have spent years following the common sense of eating while food. There's the everyday person, however, that we need to educate. They know that processed food is bad but they don't know how bad. Time to get to work!

For the first time in decades, the Dietary Guidelines acknowledge something many of us have been saying for years: Ultra-processed foods play a central role in chronic disease.

This is a meaningful shift, but it also raises an important question: Are we ready to rethink the foundation of our food system, or are we just naming the problem without addressing it?

I break down what this change really means, and what’s still missing, in my latest blog post: https://drperlmutter.com/dr-perlmutters-views-2025-2030-dietary-guidelines-americans/

05/01/2026

We need to figure sleep out! 😴💤🛏

Many people are unaware of zinc's crucial role in promoting restful slumber.

It helps regulate sleep by stimulating adenosine release and producing neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, melatonin, and glutamate.

Throughout the day, levels of a molecule called adenosine should increase in your brain, leading to the initiation of sleepiness. Zinc plays a crucial role in this process.

Zinc also helps to facilitate the production of the following neurotransmitters:

-Dopamine: regulates mood and motivation while playing a part in your sleep-wake cycle

-Serotonin: helps regulate your internal clock

-Melatonin: controls when you fall asleep at night by signaling to your brain that it's time for rest

-Glutamate: helps you fall asleep by interacting with other chemicals that promote relaxation and sleepiness

If you suspect a zinc deficiency may be negatively affecting your sleep, start eating more red meat, poultry, seafood, and dairy products, and consider adding a zinc supplement to your routine.

04/01/2026

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11/07/2025

First Annual SymposiumMitochondrial Health, Healthspan, & Aging Date & Location Thursday, September 25, 2025 (8 am - 6 pm)Robertson Auditorium, Mission Bay Conference CenterUCSF Medical Center, San Francisco, CARegister here Organizing Committee Dr. Robert Lustig,

22/04/2025

Love seeing movement with the toxic chemicals.

The FDA has approved 36 color additives, including nine petroleum-based synthetic dyes used in foods and beverages.

18/04/2025

Did you know that consuming just 1 to 2 sugary drinks a day could shrink brain volume by as much as 1.6 to 2 years of aging?

Research shows that regularly drinking sugary beverages accelerates brain aging, and if you’re drinking more than that, the effects could be even more severe—like the memory loss typical of someone 13 years older.

The good news: You have the power to shape your future health through small, consistent choices. Start with cutting back on sugary drinks, and you’ll be supporting your brain for years to come.

09/04/2025

Chewing gum may be one of the most overlooked sources of microplastic exposure.

In a new pilot study presented at the American Chemical Society, researchers found that chewing a single piece of gum released up to 3,000 microplastics into saliva. Most were shed within the first 8 minutes.

Even gums labeled “natural” released similar amounts of plastic particles as synthetic ones—including polyolefins, PET, polystyrenes, and polyacrylamides. These are the same polymers used in packaging, industrial materials, and water bottles.

Microplastics like these have been found in the brain, placenta, bloodstream, and arteries, where they may drive inflammation, disrupt endocrine signaling, and impair cellular health.

The gum industry doesn’t disclose what’s in the “gum base.” And without regulation, we’re chewing on polymers no one asked for—and no one’s fully studied.

Your mouth wasn’t designed to process plastic.

01/04/2025

Welcome to the Emery Pharma Speaker Series!These shorts are designed to spotlight critical topics from our conversation with Dr. Robert Lustig, MD, a renowne...

11/03/2025

Great advice!

Your gut isn’t just about digestion—it’s the foundation of your health.

70% of your immune system lives in your gut, which means if it’s damaged, your entire body feels it.

Bloating, brain fog, fatigue, skin issues, autoimmune struggles—it can all trace back to your gut. That’s why healing, strengthening, and caring for your gut is non-negotiable.

I break down my 3-phase gut-healing protocol step by step in one of my latest podcasts—so you know exactly what to do to start repairing your gut.

Comment “LEAKY” below, and I’ll send it your way.