David PerlmutterPresident,, Perlmutter Health Center · Board-Certified Neurologist | Functional Medicine Pioneer | #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author | International Speaker | Host of The Empowering Neurologist Podcast

If I Could Choose One Food for Brain Health… | Dr. David Perlmutter

25 Sept 2026 · 0 min

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In this brief monologue, Dr. David Perlmutter answers the question of which single food would best support brain health. He selects eggs, highlighting that each egg provides roughly 8 g of protein and is a rich source of choline, the precursor to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which is essential for cognitive function. He urges listeners to re‑introduce eggs into their diets and reassures them not to fear the cholesterol content, positioning eggs as a simple, nutrient‑dense brain‑boosting option.

If I could choose one food for better brain health, what would it be? Eggs. Wow, think of how many years eggs have been castigated. But I will say that eggs, because they do contain a protein, about 8 grams per egg, they also contain choline, which is the precursor for something called acetylcholine, which we need for adequate brain function. So I would say eggs need to make their way back into your diet. I wouldn't be fearful of the cholesterol content. That's all for now.