Podcasts about nature wants us to be fat

This is a repost of the most listened to podcast with Richard J. Johnson, M.D.. Dr. Johnson is the Tomas Berl Professor of Medicine and the Chief of the Renal Division and Hypertension at the University of Colorado since 2008. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, with a major in Anthropology, and a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, he is a physician and nephrologist whose research has focused on the role of sugar, and especially fructose, in driving obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney disease. Much of this work has explored the role of fructose metabolism, especially the generation of uric acid, in driving this phenotype, and his work has included studies ranging from molecular biology, integrative physiology, and evolutionary biology. He is the author of The Sugar Fix which introduced the first low fructose diet, and also The Fat Switch which explores the role of fructose in driving the obesity epidemic. His newest book, Nature Wants Us To Be Fat, is a tour de force of the entire pathway of survival via metabolic events in the body related to fructose and the polyol pathway. This is a must read book. This podcast will introduce you to the exceptional work of Dr. Johnson and how we are now mismatched metabolically for the environment of modern America and our food systems. Please enjoy this wide ranging conversation. Dr. M

Send us a textNeil Gyte is a returning guest on our show! Be sure to check out his first appearance on episode 695 of Boundless Body Radio! Neil Gyte's health journey began at a weight 260 pounds. Recently, he has embarked on a new life mission- to Help 1 Billion+ People Become Metabolically Healthy. He and his brother decided to swim Loch Lomond, 22 miles long, with ZERO calories to raise awareness for mental health, metabolic therapy and chronic diseases. Dr. Richard Johnson is a professor of medicine at the University of Colorado and is a clinician, educator, and researcher. 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, The Fat Switch, and Nature Wants Us to be Fat. Dr. Charles Cavo is Chief Medical Officer and Pounds Transformation Co-Founder, with his wife, Michelle Cavo, PA-C. As an OB/GYN at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, Dr. Cavo became increasingly concerned with how the obesity epidemic was negatively affecting his patients and decided to make finding a solution his life's work. The business was founded to help patients successfully achieve their weight loss and health-related goals through a combination of lifestyle, nutrition, and medical interventions.Find our guests at-Neil-LK- @Neil Gytehttps://www.zero-two-lomond.com/https://1bmh.org/https://rxsugar.com/Dr. Johnson-https://drrichardjohnson.com/Dr. Cavo-LK- @Charles Cavohttps://poundstransformation.com/Allulose Published PapersAllulose RCT, glucose and insulin: Jour. Func Foods: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S175646462300169XAllulose and Weight Loss: Nutrients: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5852736/The Metabolic and Endocrine Effects of a 12-Week Allulose-Rich Diet: Nutrients: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/12/1821Brain activity and sugar: Nutr Neuroscience: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31288630/Find Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!

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Today is an absolute cracker of a podcast and critical listening for anyone who eats food and wants to avoid weight gain, Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease! Professor Richard Johnson is the Tomas Berl Professor of Medicine, and Chief of the Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension at the University of Colorado Denver.   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 books Nature Wants Us To Be Fat, The Sugar Fix and The Fat Switch. His body of work presents convincing evidence that obesity, diabtes and Alzheimer's disease are triggered by a “switch” in our metabolism that makes us want to eat more and exercise less.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"When uric acid is high, it predicts the development of kidney disease, high blood pressure, and obesity," says Richard Johnson, M.D. Richard, a board-certified internal medicine doctor who has researched obesity and diabetes for 20+ years, joins us to discuss the more complex, controversial areas of kidney health, plus: - The role of oxalates & dairy in kidney health (~00:14) - How to assess your kidney health (~07:33) - High-purine foods to avoid (~14:43) - Richard's viral findings on obesity (~19:17) - Why not all fructose is created equal (~30:12) - How to rank your fruits (~32:44) - The impact of fast vs. slow sugar (~42:31) - How Johnson views alternative sweeteners (~43:58) - The optimal diet for a healthy weight (~48:55) - What actually makes seed oils inflammatory (~52:27) Referenced in the episode: - Richard's book, Nature Wants Us To Be Fat. - mbg Podcast episode #498, with Richard. - A study on dairy & gout. - A study on creatinine & longevity. - Richard's paper on obesity. - Richard's study on apple juice & fructose. - Richard's study on carb intake in lab mice. - Sign up for The Long Game.  We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Maroni, MD is a urologic oncologist at the University of Colorado in Denver.  He is a repeat guest on OWZ (#41. Joy in the Service of Others… https://www.buzzsprout.com/1811662/10549621) and a good friend.  We share an interest in the physical health of our patients and ourselves as physicians and surgeons.  This conversation focuses on practical strategies (and the science behind them) to optimize physical health and well-being through movement, exercise, and nutrition.  There is no perfect work-out routine or diet.  But being mindful and intentional about how you care for your body and what you want out of your physical being are the first steps to a healthy and sustainable career and beyond!  We discuss lots of external resources and links are provided in the notes.  Enjoy!Slow Carb Diet, Tim Ferriss: https://tim.blog/2012/07/12/how-to-lose-100-pounds/Nature Wants Us To Be Fat, by Richard Johnson (Amazon): https://a.co/d/fvubmJpKnees Over Toes Guy (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/c/thekneesovertoesguyBy Peter Attia:Outlive (Amazon): https://a.co/d/0FIdViJOn Huberman Lab Podcast: (web) https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/dr-peter-attia-improve-vitality-emotional-and-physical-health-and-lifespan (YouTube)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufsIA5NARIo

“For a long period of time, you can be losing kidney function and not know it," says Richard Johnson, M.D. Richard, a board-certified internal medicine doctor, joins us to discuss why you should care about kidney health, plus: - Richard's background & professional work (~00:14) - How to assess your risk for kidney disease (~05:25) - The link between kidney health & metabolism (~07:09) - The best test to ask for at the doctor (~12:27) - How to eat for optimal kidney health (~18:13) - Why you shouldn't demonize fruit (~21:06) - Why people on keto should pay attention to uric acid (~26:59) - How to prevent kidney stones (~33:37) - What you need to know about hydration & salt (~37:34) - How to find your hydration sweet spot (~46:17) Referenced in the episode: - Richard's study on kidney disease in animals. - A study on soup and sodium. - A NIH paper on serum sodium levels. - Richard's book, Nature Wants Us To Be Fat. - See more of Richard's research on his website. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weeks guest is my favorite researcher, Dr. Richard Johnson. He is the Tomas Berl Professor of Medicine and the Chief of the Renal Division and Hypertension at the University of Colorado since 2008. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, with a major in Anthropology, and a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, he is a physician and nephrologist whose research has focused on the role of sugar, and especially fructose, in driving obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney disease. Much of this work has explored the role of fructose metabolism, especially the generation of uric acid, in driving this phenotype, and his work has included studies ranging from molecular biology, integrative physiology, and evolutionary biology. He is the author of The Sugar Fix which introduced the first low fructose diet, and also The Fat Switch which explores the role of fructose in driving the obesity epidemic. His newest book, Nature Wants Us To Be Fat, is a tour de force of the entire pathway of survival via metabolic events in the body related to fructose and the polyol pathway. This is a must read book. This podcast will follow up on the original conversation, podcast #14, and the exceptional work of Dr. Johnson this time looking at how we are mismatched metabolically for the environment of modern America and our food systems from the maternal health and perinatal perspective. Enjoy, Dr. M

Get ready to unlock your true potential and enjoy an unparalleled listening experience with our Impact Theory subscription service at https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ If you think you really understand Alzheimer's, think again! Alzheimer's is scary to witness up close and personal and even scarier when you consider that anyone who's had Covid-19 is at an increased risk for developing Alzheimer's!  How many people in your immediate life does that impact? This conversation is for the people who've had Covid-19, people who want to think sharper, and people who are worried about developing Alzheimer's. An astounding 45 million people currently living in America will die with Alzheimer's disease and according to Dr Dale Bredesen, this number dwarfs the high rates of death we just experienced with Covid-19, it's just a slower process. This special episode is a panel discussion with two of the world's leading experts on Alzheimer's, Dr. Dale Bredesen and Dr. Richard Johnson. Dr. Bredesen is an international neurodegenerative expert and the author of, The First Survivors of Alzheimers, a book that spotlights first person accounts of his patients that not only survived Alzheimers, but who got back a second life to live with meaning and fulfillment. Dr. Richard Johnson, the fructose expert, wrote the book, Nature Wants Us To Be Fat. His focus and research points to the connection between Alzheimer's disease and sugar. This conversation between experts is enlightening and has a few points you'll want to take note of to further discuss with your healthcare professional. Dr. Bredesen reveals why a complete assessment of your brain, blood levels and more needs to be completed as early as 40 years old to start taking preventative measures to protect yourself from Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's has been referred to as type 3 diabetes and both experts agree that this disease is an insulin resistant state of the brain. What can you start doing today to lower your risks and the risks of the people you love?  QUOTES: “My generation, the old timers now, is the last generation that should fear Alzheimer's, it is literally becoming optional” -Dale Bredesen “Features of metabolic syndrome which is obesity, diabetes, insulin resistance, all of these are risk factors for Alzheimer's.” -Richard Johnson “Sugar and high fructose corn syrup are two major culprits that probably have a role in the cause of Alzheimer's.” -Richard Johnson “So many people get this wrong, a keto diet versus a plan rich keto diet, it makes all the difference. For brain health you want a plant rich ketogenic diet with appropriate periods of fasting.” -Dale Bredesen “The hypothesis that we published is that fructose production in the brain may have a major role in causing Alzheimer's.” -Richard Johnson “When you're talking about Alzheimer's you're also talking about mental performance.” -Dale Bredesen “People who developed Covid-19 are at increased risk for developing Alzheimer's.” -Dale Bredesen FOLLOW Dr. Dale Bredesen: Website: https://www.apollohealthco.com/dr-bredesen/  LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-bredesen-2ab0651/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdalebredesen/ Follow Richard Johnson:  Website: https://drrichardjohnson.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrichardjjohnson/  RESTART your life in 7 days: http://bit.ly/42KM8OR Sponsors: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his book, Nature Wants Us To Be Fat, Dr. Rick Johnson explains that there are certain biological mechanisms that encourage weight gain in order to support our body's metabolic needs. The problem is, we switch it on but do things that don't allow it to be switched off. In this week's episode Dr. Johnson, clinician and renowned obesity researcher, explains the roles water, salt, glucose, fructose and uric acid play in our metabolism and how we can turn off our fat switch. For more information and to access the show notes for this episode, visit my website here: https://www.thechristiannutritionist.com/podcast/203

In this episode, with a strong dose of 'do your own research', David and Tim share their new eating habits and dietary practices. Four books, namely The Glucose Revolution, Super Gut, Drop Acid, and Nature Wants Us To Be Fat, are paving the way for the latest research in diets and human health. Having read the books, Tim and David share their experiences with implementing some of their learnings.Of note; we are not nutritionists and our conversation about diet does not amount to advice. If you are interested in what we are saying please read the books we mentioned and speak to your doctor or dietician about them before making any significant changes to your eating habits.If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at tim@whimsyproductions.comWant to work with David? Get in contact on his website.Need help with your podcast project? get in contact with Solstice Podcasting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode #215, I'm joined by Dr Richard Johnson to discuss obesity, fructose, and metabolic disease. “Fructose” has become something of a fear word in modern diet culture. It is often positioned as the villain, without the in-depth breakdown of where we are sourcing this fructose and the quantities it is consumed in. Similarly, the relationship between health and obesity is hotly contested. Dr Richard Johnson sits down with me today to clarify the scientific relationship between these factors, getting into what the evidence tells us. In this episode, we take a broader view at the history of obesity before honing in on the biology and mechanisms. We discuss the ideology of obesity, whether you can be healthy at any size, and the degree of risk related to where you store fat. We also cover a variety of animal studies, sources of fructose, and how the modern food environment shapes our body weight. Specifically, we discuss: Intro [0:00] History of Obesity [2:30] Body Fat & Health Span [10:36] Causes & Behavioral Patterns [23:55] Fructose vs Excess Calories [38:18] The Hazda [1:03:50] Fructose & Fruit [1:11:10] Fruitarians [1:22:25] Not All Carbs are the Same [1:32:30] Purines & Uric Acid [1:39:55] Carnivore Diet [1:42:22] Summarizing Obesity [1:53:56] Outro [2:02:46] To connect with Dr Richard Johnson, you can find him on Instagram and Twitter. You can also learn more at his website, https://drrichardjohnson.com/. His latest book, Nature Wants Us To Be Fat, is now available. The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. Make sure to head to theproof.com/podcast for the full show notes. Enjoy, friends. Simon Want to support the show? If you are enjoying The Proof a great way to support the show is by leaving a review on the Apple Podcasts or a comment on YouTube. It only takes a few minutes and helps more people find the episodes. Simon Hill, Msc, Bsc (Hons) Creator of Theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill Author of The Proof is in the Plants Watch the episodes on YouTube, or Listen on Apple/Spotify Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Download my complimentary two week meal plan and plant performance

In Episode #215, I'm joined by Dr Richard Johnson to discuss obesity, fructose, and metabolic disease.“Fructose” has become something of a fear word in modern diet culture. It is often positioned as the villain, without the in-depth breakdown of where we are sourcing this fructose and the quantities it is consumed in. Similarly, the relationship between health and obesity is hotly contested. Dr Richard Johnson sits down with me today to clarify the scientific relationship between these factors, getting into what the evidence tells us.In this episode, we take a broader view at the history of obesity before honing in on the biology and mechanisms. We discuss the ideology of obesity, whether you can be healthy at any size, and the degree of risk related to where you store fat. We also cover a variety of animal studies, sources of fructose, and how the modern food environment shapes our body weight.Specifically, we discuss:0:00 Intro2:30 History of Obesity10:36 Body Fat & Health Span23:55 Causes & Behavioral Patterns38:18 Fructose vs Excess Calories1:03:50 The Hazda1:11:10 Fructose & Fruit1:22:25 Fruitarians1:32:30 Not All Carbs are the Same1:39:55 Purines & Uric Acid1:42:22 Carnivore Diet1:53:56 Summarizing Obesity2:02:46 OutroTo connect with Dr Richard Johnson, you can find him on Instagram and Twitter. You can also learn more at his website, https://drrichardjohnson.com/. His latest book, Nature Wants Us To Be Fat, is now available.Thank you to The Proof friend Eimele Essential 8 for sponsoring today's episode. Eimele Essential 8 offers the right nutrients, in the right doses, to complement a plant-rich diet. To save 5% on your first order, head to theproof.com/friends.Make sure to head to theproof.com/podcast for the full show notes.Enjoy, friends.SimonWant to support the show?If you are enjoying The Proof a great way to support the show is by leaving a review on the Apple Podcasts or a comment on YouTube. It only takes a few minutes and helps more people find the episodes.Simon Hill, Msc, Bsc (Hons)Creator of Theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon HillAuthor of The Proof is in the PlantsWatch the episodes on YouTube, or Listen on Apple/SpotifyConnect with me on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookDownload my complimentary two week meal plan and plant performance See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this conversation, Mitch Belkin and Daniel Belkin speak with Rick Johnson, MD, about how his views on fructose metabolism have evolved over the past decade. If you haven't checked out Episode 9 with Dr.  Johnson, check that out for more background.In this episode, Dr. Rick Johnson talks about endogenous fructose metabolism, the thrifty gene hypothesis, fat as a source of metabolic water, dehydration and how it stimulates fat production, as well as the relationship between uric acid and bipolar disorder. He also talks about how alcohol-induced liver disease is actually mediated by fructose. Finally, he argues that fructose metabolism is a significant contributor to Alzheimer's disease.Who is Rick Johnson?Dr. Johnson is a Professor of Nephrology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He is one of the world's leading experts on fructose. His research focuses on the role of fructose and uric acid in obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and kidney disease. He is the author of over 700 academic papers as well as three books for a general audience: The Fat Switch, The Sugar Fix, and most recently Nature Wants Us To Be Fat.References:Dr. Johnson's websiteMost recent book: Nature Wants Us To Be FatUric acid metabolism in Manic Depressive Illness with Lithium Therapy (The Lancet, 1968)History of Lithium Therapy (Bipolar disorder, 2009)Double blind, placebo controlled study on allopurinol as an adjuvant therapy in treating bipolar disorder (Eur Neuropsychopharmacol, 2014) ______________________Follow us @ExMedPod and subscribe to our Youtube channel. Daniel Belkin and Mitch Belkin are brothers and 4th year medical students.  The External Medicine Podcast is a podcast exploring nontraditional medical ideas and innovation.  

Sponsor: RePowerU -- a free fitness practices assessment (a 10-minute questionnaire) Discussion Summary: Today I am pleased to present episode #64 with one of the world's foremost experts on fructose and why people get fat, Dr Richard Johnson. Today you will also learn some easy changes to your own lifestyle to improve your health, which is of course the foundation for being a strong athlete. I have already stopped eating added sugar, and after my first discussion with Dr. Johnson I stopped all high sodium foods. After today I started a routine of drinking 2 liters of water or green tea everyday to make sure I do not get dehydrated. Bio: Website: https://drrichardjohnson.com Richard J. Johnson, M.D. has been a practicing physician and clinical scientist for over 25 years. He is internationally recognized for his work on the role of sugar and its component fructose, in obesity and diabetes. His work has also revealed a fundamental role for uric acid (which is generated during fructose metabolism) in the metabolic syndrome. Dr Johnson 's science research has been funded by the National Institute of Health since the 1980s. Rick is a member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation. He has published over 700 papers, lectured in over 45 countries, and is a highly cited scientist. He is the author of Nature Wants Us To Be Fat, published in 2022, and he previously authored The Sugar Fix with Timothy Gower in 2008 and The Fat Switch in 2012. He is currently a Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado in Denver.

Here's a question for you – why do we get fat? As Americans we've gotten heavier over the past century, and disease rates have skyrocketed. There have been many theories: We're eating too much fat. Too many carbs. An excess of sugar. Is it our lifestyle or our diet that's to blame?Or could there be a single common cause that explains the sharp increase in not only obesity, but conditions as disparate as heart disease, cancer, and dementia? My guest today reveals the surprising science behind why we gain weight and how we can prevent – and reverse – it.My guest today is Dr. Richard Johnson. Dr. Johnson is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado and is a clinician, educator, and researcher. For more than 20 years, he has led research on the cause of obesity and diabetes, with especial interest in the role of sugar (especially fructose). 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. His latest work is a book titled: Nature Wants Us To Be Fat and contains state-of-the art discoveries on the cause of obesity potential cures.Join us today as Dr. Johnson takes us on the fascinating journey of research and discovery as he explains why nature wants us to be fat, as well as how we can prevent – and reverse – obesity.You can connect with Dr. Johnson in the following ways:Website - https://drrichardjohnson.com/Instagram - @drrichardjjohnsonBook – Nature Wants Us to Be Fat by Dr. Richard Johnson - https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Wants-Fat-Prevent-Reverse/dp/1637740344/ Join the Over 50 Lean Body Blueprint private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3172506236368032 Find more free resources at www.silveredgefree.com! 

3 things that you can do today to dramatically change your health for the better! Two fantastic books!!! "Nature Wants Us To Be Fat" by Richard J. Johnson MD, and "The Pleasure Trap" by D. Lisle PhD and A. Goldhammer DC

Sponsor: RePowerU — a free fitness practices assessment (a 10-minute questionnaire) Discussion Summary: For many years now, I have been hearing that fructose, a component of table sugar and HFCS, is a particularly bad actor for my health. I decided it was finally time to find out if that was really true and if so why. Today I am pleased to present episode #58 with one of the world's foremost experts on fructose, Dr Richard Johnson. What you will learn today is that the problem is worse than you'd expect, but easier to solve than you'd imagine. Dr. Johnson will tell us why we put on excess weight, why we find it hard to sustain weight loss, why we get high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and gout, and how these disease are all related. Yeah. And, You will also learn some easy changes to your own lifestyle to improve your health, which is of course the foundation for being a strong athlete. I can tell you that these illnesses run in my family, so I am taking Dr. Johnsons advice to heart. Maybe you should do the same… Bio: Website: https://drrichardjohnson.com Richard J. Johnson, M.D. has been a practicing physician and clinical scientist for over 25 years. He is internationally recognized for his work on the role of sugar and its component fructose, in obesity and diabetes. His work has also revealed a fundamental role for uric acid (which is generated during fructose metabolism) in the metabolic syndrome. Dr Johnson ‘s science research has been funded by the National Institute of Health since the 1980s. Rick is a member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation. He has published over 700 papers, lectured in over 45 countries, and is a highly cited scientist. He is the author of Nature Wants Us To Be Fat, published in 2022, and he previously authored The Sugar Fix with Timothy Gower in 2008 and The Fat Switch in 2012. He is currently a Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado in Denver.

On this episode, Dr Rick Johnson explains why nature has a sneaky and surprising way of wanting you to be fat. Sponsor message: If you are interested in getting thicker, fuller and stronger hair, make sure to check out https://fullyvital.com. Use code antiaginghacks for 15% off. Dr Rick Johnson is 1. Richard J. Johnson, M.D. is the Tomas Berl Professor of Medicine and was the Chief of the Renal Division and Hypertension at the University of Colorado until recently. His research, which has been funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has focused on the role of sugar, and especially fructose, in driving obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney disease. He is the author of The Sugar Fix) and The Fat Switch. His new book is called Nature Wants Us To Be Fat…the surprising science behind why we gain weight - and how we can prevent and reverse it.  Here are the items we cover: 1. Dr Rick Johnson's background 2. The shocking stats on diabetes 3. Quick sugar definitions (sucrose, frustose, glucose, high fructose corn syrup) 4. Why does nature want us to be fat? 5. Why weight gain damages your mitochondria in the process? 6. Other secrets reasons why it helps to be fat 7. Insulin resistance and why it's a survival mechanism 8. Why our survival switch becomes a fat switch 9. Why fructose is the key driver of insulin resistance and obesity 10. Which surprising foods are the common offenders for fructose creation? 11. The perfect diet for outwitting nature and staying lean 12. Other longevity tips from Dr. Johnson Check out the full show notes on https://antiaginghacks.net

Today, I am blessed to have here with me Dr. Richard Johnson. He 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 a 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. Dr. Johnson lives in Colorado with his wife, kids, and two rambunctious puppies. Read Nature Wants Us To Be Fat: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Wants-Fat-Prevent-Reverse-ebook/dp/B097XMY9VG/benazadi-20 In this episode, Dr. Johnson talks about the inspiration behind his uric acid research. He speaks about the correlation between uric acid, fructose, sugar, and inflammation. Plus, he explains why your body would be producing excess uric acid. Later, we discuss why the keto lifestyle is so powerful and the reason burning calories isn't the purpose behind exercise. Tune in as we dive into the benefits of the ketogenic lifestyle and Dr. Johnson's latest book, Nature Wants Us To Be Fat. 90 Day Detox Program: http://www.ketokampdetox.com Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com -------------------------------------------------------- / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. Paleo Valley beef sticks, apple cider vinegar complex, organ meat complex & more. Use the coupon code KETOKAMP15 over at https://paleovalley.com/ to receive 15% off your entire order. Upgraded Formulas Hair Mineral Deficiency Analysis & Supplements: http://www.upgradedformulas.com Use KETOKAMP15 at checkout for 15% off your order.  Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list.  [01:00] About Dr. Johnson and The Inspiration Behind His Research Johnson started studying high blood pressure because it's such a problem in our country. High blood pressure has something to do with the kidneys and salt. A substance called uric acid seems to be important in what causes high blood pressure. As he studied uric acid, he started to realize it was more than just high blood pressure and gout. Uric acid is actually involved in obesity, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes. Eventually, he found that fructose led to an increase in uric acid. [04:20] What Is The Connection Between High Uric Acid and Inflammation? Our body is made up of protein, carbohydrates, fat, bone, etc. Uric acid is considered a waste product. When we eat meats, drink beer, and eat sugar, these foods can generate uric acid. Uric acid is what is excreted from the body. If uric acid is built up, it can lead to inflammation and gout. 9 million people in the United States suffer from gout. A lot of people have low-grade inflammation in their blood. This inflammation can accelerate diseases like atherosclerosis and heart disease. [09:10] Why Is Your Body Producing Excess Uric Acid? If your uric acid is very high, it increases your risk for mortality. Plus, uric acid is being linked to cancer. Uric acid is involved in the process to make fat. When you eat enough fructose, it triggers uric acid. The body switches from making a lot of ATP to storing the energy in fat. Uric acid is actually important in survival. Humans are very sensitive to fructose. Fructose is in table sugar and high fructose table sugar. [24:20] Why The Keto Lifestyle Is So Powerful Our bodies can make fructose. Potatoes and rice do not contain fructose, but they contain what we call high glycemic carbs, it triggers this response in your body to make fructose. You will start making fructose in response to these carbs. That's why carbs are driving obesity dramatically. The keto diet is powerful because it blocks these two major food groups: fructose and high glycemic carbs. [29:30] The Benefits You Get From Exercise   When you exercise, you do things that help the mitochondria regenerate. If the mitochondria regenerate, they can go back to normal. When the function of the mitochondria improves, your energy improves. You can diet all you want, but if your mitochondria are bad, you will also go back to your original weight. When you're young and gain weight, you can lose it much easier. [38:55] One of the Many Benefits of A Ketogenic Lifestyle When you eat sugar, you have to absorb the sugar. The ability to absorb sugar varies from person to person. If you're eating sugar every day, you're going to absorb the sugar very fast. When you put an animal on a high sugar diet, it will learn how to absorb it fast and absorb it very efficiently. If you don't eat sugar, those transport systems to transport the sugar into the body get turned off. [43:35] The Importance of Oxygen For Creating Energy When you make ATP in the mitochondria, you use oxygen. One of the main reasons we need oxygen is for our mitochondria to make the energy we need. If we don't have enough oxygen, we can't make energy very well. Our body likes to use glucose as fuel. Insulin resistance reduces the amount of glucose that gets into our muscles, liver, and fat. Much of the brain does not require insulin to move glucose in. AND MUCH MORE! 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Richard J. Johnson, M.D. is the Tomas Berl Professor of Medicine and the Chief of the Renal Division and Hypertension at the University of Colorado since 2008. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, with a major in Anthropology, and a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, he is a physician and nephrologist whose research has focused on the role of sugar, and especially fructose, in driving obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney disease. Much of this work has explored the role of fructose metabolism, especially the generation of uric acid, in driving this phenotype, and his work has included studies ranging from molecular biology, integrative physiology, and evolutionary biology. He is the author of The Sugar Fix which introduced the first low fructose diet, and also The Fat Switch which explores the role of fructose in driving the obesity epidemic. His newest book, Nature Wants Us To Be Fat, is a tour de force of the entire pathway of survival via metabolic events in the body related to fructose and the polyol pathway. This is a must read book. This podcast will introduce you to the exceptional work of Dr. Johnson and how we are now mismatched metabolically for the environment of modern America and our food systems. Please enjoy this wide ranging conversation. Dr. M