Is high protein intake damaging your kidneys? In this evidence-based video we break down the science behind protein consumption and kidney health.

What you'll learn:
• The truth about protein intake and kidney function
• How your kidneys process protein
• Latest research on protein consumption and kidney health
• Different effects of animal vs. plant protein
• Safe protein intake recommendations

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Why Do We Care?
01:56 - Kidney Basics
04:47 - Mechanistic Plausibility
07:50 - Sources of Protein
09:03 - Review Paper- Protein Intake and CKD risk
13:02 - Paper 2: Protein intake in patients with CKD
17:39 - Takeaways
17:60 - Outro


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References:

Carballo-Casla 2024: https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.26577   Cheng 2024:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1408424   Devries 2018: https://doi.org/10.1093/jn/nxy197
Van Elswyk 2018:. https://doi.org/10.1093/advances/nmy026  

About Jordan Rennicke:
Board-certified in both Family Medicine and Sports Medicine, dedicated to keeping you active and healthy for life through actionable, evidence-informed education.