Do “good carbs” set off insulin and/or increase blood pressure? Is there anything bad about them?
FAQ • June 11, 2021
All carbohydrates ultimately activate insulin to some degree. It is difficult to get a clear understanding of what may actually constitute a "good" carb.
What are the latest and most promising hypotheses of the cause of Alzheimer’s?
FAQ • June 11, 2021
The fundamental role of inflammation as a causative player in Alzheimer's disease has incredible traction in the scientific community at the moment.
What are the key open questions regarding Alzheimer’s disease?
FAQ • June 11, 2021
I think the key issue today in dealing with the epidemic of Alzheimer's disease is what can be done to prevent this disease, a disease for which there is no cure. The evolving data is clear: a high carbohydr...
I am wondering if my RLS could possibly be helped if I go on the Grain Brain diet? I’m interested in your thoughts.
FAQ • June 11, 2021
We have treated a variety of movement disorders quite successfully with the Grain Brain diet, including restless leg syndrome. My first experience in virtually curing this disorder with a dramatically low ca...
Could the consumption of meat overload our brains with iron, zinc and copper, and increase our risk of Alzheimer’s?
FAQ • June 11, 2021
The type of animal products consumed today represent a significant risk to health. Almost all red meat, for example, is GMO grain-fed and thus poses a significant health concern. I believe that limited amoun...
Does a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease preclude the use of fats?
FAQ • June 11, 2021
Actually, dietary fat is more important for Parkinson's than almost anything else. This study which provided an extremely high-fat diet to Parkinson's patients, showed that it dramatically improved their fun...
There has been some talk about a possible genetic link between Tourette’s Syndrome and Celiac Disease. Do you have any comments on that?
FAQ • June 11, 2021
I am currently treating several children who carry a diagnosis of Tourette’s syndrome who have seen remarkable improvements by going gluten-free. I should note that this is happening without the use of poten...
Does the Grain Brain lifestyle have any impact on Crohn’s Disease?
FAQ • June 11, 2021
As a matter of fact, I’ve recently published a paper on this topic (which is available here on this site). We often find significant improvement in patients with Crohn’s disease who go gluten free.
Is gluten-free really the way to go, even if you don’t have celiac disease?
FAQ • June 11, 2021
While the statistics about celiac disease may be correct, as many as 30% of the population may be sensitive to gluten, without a specific involvement of the small intestine (celiac disease). This sensitivity...
If you are going gluten-free, but don’t have celiac disease, is it necessary to get rid of cookware, cutting boards, utensils, etc. that have been used with wheat products?
FAQ • June 11, 2021
No. For those without celiac disease, but who are gluten sensitive nevertheless, throwing out your cookware isn't at all necessary.


