The Role of Dehydration in Metabolic Diseases, Salt’s Detrimental Impact and Role in Cancer, The Link Between High Salt and Sugar Diets, Dementia and Alzheimer’s, How to Monitor Dehydration and Prevent Weight Gain with Dr. Richard Johnson! (Episode: #

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Today’s guest is Dr. Richard Johnson, where we will take a deep dive into the role of dehydration in metabolic diseases and aging, the impact of high sugar and high salt intake in cognitive decline, and tips on preventing weight gain. | Brought to you by InsideTracker. More on InsideTracker and special offer below!

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. Dr. Johnson lives in Colorado with his wife, kids, and two rambunctious puppies. 

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