Is high protein intake responsible for chronic kidney disease? Have you ever heard that ketogenic diets are harmful to your kidneys?

These are just a few of the common kidney health myths debunked in this interview with Dr. Thomas Weimbs, who says that traditional views on what… pic.twitter.com/sQXEWPPJSZ

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Is high protein intake responsible for chronic kidney disease? Have you ever heard that ketogenic diets are harmful to your kidneys? These are just a few of the common kidney health myths debunked in this interview with Dr. Thomas Weimbs, who says that traditional views on what causes chronic kidney disease are “definitely not founded in science.” Dr. Thomas Weimbs (

), professor and vice chair at UC Santa Barbara, has spent decades studying chronic kidney disease (CKD). His recent research explores the impact of ketogenic interventions on kidney function, and the findings may surprise you. Rather than harming the kidneys, Dr. Weimbs is finding that keto can actually improve kidney function in people living with CKD. According to Dr. Weimbs, “Clearly, the number one cause of chronic kidney disease is not protein in excess—it’s, of course, carbohydrates in excess and type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance is causing chronic kidney disease.” In this episode, you’ll learn: – Why longstanding myths about protein and kidney function need to be re-examined – Why misconceptions around keto and kidney health exist – How ketogenic diets are showing promise for chronic kidney disease (including PKD) – About results from randomized controlled trials and the 2-year Virta Health study – How ketones may directly benefit kidney health Dr. Weimbs also shares insights from his lab’s ongoing research—findings that challenge conventional thinking and call for a re-examination of how we understand and treat chronic kidney disease. Expert Featured: Dr. Thomas Weimbs

https://facebook.com/groups/256099897773551/ https://santabarbaranutrients.com CMEs Mentioned: Managing Major Mental Illness with Dietary Change: The New Science of Hope https://mycme.com/courses/managing-major-mental-illness-with-dietary-change-9616 Brain Energy: The Metabolic Theory of Mental Illness https://mycme.com/courses/brain-energy-the-metabolic-theory-of-mental-illness-9615 Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry. Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org Timestamps: 0:07 – Introduction to Dr. Thomas Weimbs and his work in kidney disease. 3:03 – Why did Dr. Weimbs start studying ketogenic diets for kidney disease? 5:21 – Why do people think a ketogenic diet can be bad for kidneys? 10:19 – What evidence is there that ketogenic diets are good for kidney health? 16:57 – Why does a ketogenic diet improve kidney health and reverse kidney disease? 19:50 – Free CME lectures on metabolic psychiatry and metabolic health 20:19 – Pushback on if kidney disease can truly be put in remission. 22:42 – Are acidic diets like keto bad for kidneys? 27:13 – Are current kidney treatments all based on outdated biases? 29:00 – Where to hear more from Dr. Weimbs.