Get the full show notes here: https://antiaginghacks.net/podcast/dr-rick-climatechange-kidneydisease-and-obesity/ Dr. Richard Johnson is a professor of medicine at the University of Colorado and is a clinician, educator, and researcher. He is board certified in internal medicine, infectious diseases, and kidney disease and is the founding editor of Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology, one of the main textbooks on kidney disease.

For more than 20 years, he has led research on the cause of obesity and diabetes, with special interest in the role of sugar (especially fructose) and uric acid. His research has been highly cited, published in top medical journals, and supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health. He is the author of The Sugar Fix and The Fat Switch. hacking space, into clear and actionable strategies, so you can feel your best every day. In this episode: [3:04] Catch up on Dr. Johnson's recent professional endeavors. [5:11] Explore Dr. Johnson's research findings on the correlation between hotter temperatures and obesity. [12:18] Debunk the myth of drinking 8 glasses of water a day with Dr. Johnson. [25:19] Delve into Dr. Johnson's interest in climate change's impact on health, particularly in relation to sugar cane and kidney disease. [45:19] Learn about available tests to check kidney function when suspecting dehydration. [48:33] Investigate the relationship between increased protein intake and kidney disease. [51:52] Discover strategies for reversing chronic kidney disease, whether developed in one's 20s or later in life. [55:52] Address concerns about frequent urination, particularly at night, and its potential causes.[59:15] Gain insights from Dr. Richard Johnson on kidney health, obesity, and climate change.

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Is there a link between climate change, kidney disease and obesity? Do high protein diets cause kidney disease?