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KIDNEY FUNCTION Explained: Tests, Risks, and Habits That Protect Your Health | Dr. Richard Johnson

Get a Free Guide to Understanding Your Lab Test Results: https://levels.link/health?utm_campai... Our kidneys filter out waste while retaining substances the body needs, such as electrolytes. Kidney function, which can be assessed with blood and urine biomarker tests, is paramount to overall health. Yet lifestyle, such as the Western diet and other factors, can damage the kidneys, leading to either a slow progression of issues or acute injury. Dr. Richard Johnson and Mike Haney discuss the role of the kidneys, what lifestyle factors affect kidney health, ways to support the kidneys, and what your biomarker results tell you about the function of these crucial organs. 📍 What Richard Johnson, MD, & Mike Haney discuss: 0:00 — Intro 2:55 — Your kidneys are great regulators 7:12 — Heat stress affects the kidneys 10:33 — The most common causes of kidney disease include diabetes and high blood pressure 18:15 — The Western diet is associated with age-related kidney decline  30:54 — The concerns of a high-protein diet in the presence of chronic kidney disease 39:44 — Changes in urinary habits or color could indicate chronic kidney disease 44:52 — Biomarkers can help assess kidney function 51:47 — Serum creatinine as a biomarker of kidney health 1:06:42 — Assessing patterns over time is crucial 1:09:21 — High albumin in the urine is a sign of kidney disease 1:19:55 — Lifestyle changes that support kidney health 🔗 LINKS: Subscribe here on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@LevelsHealth?sub... Richard Johnson, MD: https://drrichardjohnson.com Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology: https://drrichardjohnson.com/books/ Connect with Richard Johnson, MD on Instagram:   / drrichardjjohnson   👋 WHO WE ARE: Levels helps you see how food affects your health. With real-time, personalized data gathered through biosensors like continuous glucose monitors (CGM), you learn which diet and lifestyle choices improve your metabolic health so you can live a longer, fuller, healthier life. #metabolichealth #bloodsugar #insulinresistance #glucosecontrol DISCLAIMER: A Whole New Level is a podcast intended for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not provide medical, nursing, or other professional healthcare advice, and no doctor-patient relationship is established by listening to or viewing its content. The information presented is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical condition. Use of the information provided is at the listener’s own risk. Listeners should always consult qualified healthcare professionals regarding any medical concerns or conditions. Never delay or disregard professional medical advice because of something you heard on this podcast.