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In this podcast, we explore the importance of understanding glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and how it plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy kidneys. We'll discuss factors affecting GFR, the five stages of kidney disease, ways to improve your kidney function, and different equations for calculating eGFR. Learn about actionable tips for maintaining kidney health and discover which eGFR equation is considered the most accurate. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more informative health-related content!VISIT OUR STOREStore: https://www.selfelements.comFOLLOW USwww.selfprinciple.orgwww. youtube.com/selfprinciplewww.youtube.com/plantbasedkidneyhealthwww.instagram.com/seanhashmimd

In this podcast, I dive deep into the creatinine blood test and its importance for kidney health. Learn about creatinine, how it's measured, its normal levels, and how it relates to kidney function. I also discuss additional tests you may need, what happens if you're diagnosed with kidney disease, and how to manage and prevent kidney problems. Plus, I touch on drugs and supplements that may interfere with creatinine blood tests. Let's explore everything you need to know about creatinine and what it means for your health!VISIT OUR STOREStore: https://www.selfelements.comFOLLOW USwww.selfprinciple.orgwww. youtube.com/selfprinciplewww.youtube.com/plantbasedkidneyhealthwww.instagram.com/seanhashmimd

Discover the surprising findings of the Master@Heart study, which reveals a potential link between intensive endurance exercise and increased coronary plaque risk. Learn what this means for your health.References:-Mandsager K, Harb S, Cremer P, Phelan D, Nissen SE, Jaber W. Association of Cardiorespiratory Fitness With Long-term Mortality Among Adults Undergoing Exercise Treadmill Testing. JAMA Netw Open. 2018;1(6):e183605. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2018.3605-Bosscher et al. Master@Heart Consortium, Lifelong endurance exercise and its relation with coronary atherosclerosis, European Heart Journal, 2023;, ehad152, https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehad152VISIT OUR STOREStore: https://www.selfelements.comFOLLOW USwww.selfprinciple.orgwww. youtube.com/selfprinciplewww.youtube.com/plantbasedkidneyhealthwww.instagram.com/seanhashmimd

A new observational study has found that a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet, commonly known as the keto diet, is associated with a twofold increase in the risk of future cardiovascular events. Watch to learn more about the study's findings and what they mean for those considering a keto diet.References:• Iatan I, et al. Featured Clinical Research II. Presented at: American College of Cardiology Scientific Session; March 4-6, 2023; New Orleans.• Gibson AA, Seimon RV, Lee CM, Ayre J, Franklin J, Markovic TP, Caterson ID, Sainsbury A. Do ketogenic diets really suppress appetite? A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Obes Rev. 2015 Jan 1;16(1):64-76.• Bueno NB, de Melo IS, de Oliveira SL, da Rocha Ataide T. Very-low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet v. low-fat diet for long-term weight loss: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Br J Nutr. 2013 Oct;110(7):1178-87.• Sumithran P, Prendergast LA, Delbridge E, Purcell K, Shulkes A, Kriketos A, Proietto J. Ketosis and appetite-mediating nutrients and hormones after weight loss. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2013 Jul;67(7):759.• Paoli A, Bianco A, Grimaldi KA, Lodi A, Bosco G. Long term successful weight loss with a combination biphasic ketogenic mediterranean diet and mediterranean diet maintenance protocol. Nutrients. 2013 Dec 18;5(12):5205-17.• Hu T, Mills KT, Yao L, Demanelis K, Eloustaz M, Yancy Jr WS, Kelly TN, He J, Bazzano LA. Effects of low-carbohydrate diets versus low-fat diets on metabolic risk factors: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials. Am J Epidemiol. 2012 Oct 1;176(suppl_7):S44-54.VISIT OUR STOREStore: https://www.selfelements.comFOLLOW USwww.selfprinciple.orgwww. youtube.com/selfprinciplewww.youtube.com/plantbasedkidneyhealthwww.instagram.com/seanhashmimd

Is erythritol, the popular artificial sweetener, actually safe for our hearts? In this video, we dive into a recent study published in Nature Medicine that reveals the potential long-term health effects of erythritol. Despite being labeled as "non-nutritive," "zero calories," or "natural," this sweetener could be putting us at risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). Learn about the study's findings, which suggest that erythritol increases platelet activity and the formation of blood clots. Watch now to discover if your go-to low-calorie sweetener is putting your heart health at risk.References:Fagherazzi G, Vilier A, Saes Sartorelli D, Lajous M, Balkau B, Clavel-Chapelon F. Consumption of artificially and sugar-sweetened beverages and incident type 2 diabetes in the Etude Epidémiologique auprès des femmes de la Mutuelle Générale de l’Education Nationale–European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition cohort–. The American journal of clinical nutrition. 2013 Jan 30;97(3):517-23.Imamura F, O’connor L, Ye Z, Mursu J, Hayashino Y, Bhupathiraju SN, Forouhi NG. Consumption of sugar sweetened beverages, artificially sweetened beverages, and fruit juice and incidence of type 2 diabetes: systematic review, meta-analysis, and estimation of population attributable fraction. Br J Sports Med. 20 Suez, J. et al. (2022) "Personalized microbiome-driven effects of non-nutritive sweeteners on human glucose tolerance", Cell. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.07.016. https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(22)00919-916 Apr 1;50(8):496-504.Debras C. et al. Artificial sweeteners and cancer risk: Results from the NutriNet-Santé population-based cohort study. PLoS Med. 2022 Mar 24;19(3):e1003950. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1003950. PMID: 35324894; PMCID: PMC8946744.Witkowski, M., Nemet, I., Alamri, H. et al. The artificial sweetener erythritol and cardiovascular event risk. Nat Med (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-023-02223-9VISIT OUR STOREStore: https://www.selfelements.comFOLLOW USwww.selfprinciple.orgwww. youtube.com/selfprinciplewww.youtube.com/plantbasedkidneyhealthwww.instagram.com/seanhashmimd

Are you someone who thinks potatoes are bad for weight loss and insulin resistance? Think again! Potatoes are packed with benefits for your health, including their high resistant starch content and low energy density. They can even promote gut health and lower blood glucose levels. So, if you're looking for a healthy and delicious addition to your diet, consider adding more potatoes to your meals!Reference: Candida J. Rebello, Robbie A. Beyl, Frank L. Greenway, Kelly C. Atteberry, Kristin K. Hoddy, and John P. Kirwan.Low-Energy Dense Potato- and Bean-Based Diets Reduce Body Weight and Insulin Resistance: A Randomized, Feeding, Equivalence Trial.Journal of Medicinal Food.Dec 2022.1155-1163.http://doi.org/10.1089/jmf.2022.0072VISIT OUR STOREStore: https://www.selfelements.comFOLLOW USwww.selfprinciple.orgwww. youtube.com/selfprinciplewww.youtube.com/plantbasedkidneyhealthwww.instagram.com/seanhashmimd

Are you aware that your daily eating habits have a significant impact on your mortality risk? In this video, we will explore the latest research findings on the association between meal skipping, shorter meal intervals, and increased risk of all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality among US adults.Reference: Sun, Yangbo et al. Meal Skipping and Shorter Meal Intervals Are Associated with Increased Risk of All-Cause and Cardiovascular Disease Mortality among US Adults. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Volume 123, Issue 3, 417 - 426.e3VISIT OUR STOREStore: https://www.selfelements.comFOLLOW USwww.selfprinciple.orgwww. youtube.com/selfprinciplewww.youtube.com/plantbasedkidneyhealthwww.instagram.com/seanhashmimd

A recent study published in Kidney Medicine found that increased serum bicarbonate levels in kidney transplant recipients can lower the risk of transplant loss and death. Get valuable information for kidney transplant recipients and their healthcare providers.Reference:Mathur V, et al. Kidney Med. 2022;doi:10.1016/j.xkme.2022.100573.VISIT OUR STOREStore: https://www.selfelements.comFOLLOW USwww.selfprinciple.orgwww. youtube.com/selfprinciplewww.youtube.com/plantbasedkidneyhealthwww.instagram.com/seanhashmimd

Intermittent fasting has recently gained popularity as a dietary approach for promoting health and longevity. Let’s explore the latest research on time-restricted eating and how it impacts gene expression throughout the body, leading to increased life spans.Reference:Diurnal transcriptome landscape of a multi-tissue response to time-restricted feeding in mammals” by Shaunak Deota, Terry Lin, Amandine Chaix, April Williams, Hiep Le, Hugo Calligaro, Ramesh Ramasamy, Ling Huang and Satchidananda Panda, 3 January 2023, Cell Metabolism. DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.006VISIT OUR STOREStore: https://www.selfelements.comFOLLOW USwww.selfprinciple.orgwww. youtube.com/selfprinciplewww.youtube.com/plantbasedkidneyhealthwww.instagram.com/seanhashmimd

An interesting new study suggests simply cutting calories is more effect than intermittent fasting. Let's dive into the details and see it that is actually true.References:  Moro T, Tinsley G, Pacelli FQ, Marcolin G, Bianco A, Paoli A. Twelve Months of Time-restricted Eating and Resistance Training Improves Inflammatory Markers and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2021 Dec 1;53(12):2577-2585. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000002738. PMID: 34649266.Lowe DA, Wu N, Rohdin‐Bibby L, Moore AH, Kelly N, Liu YE, Philip E, Vittinghoff E, Heymsfield SB, Olgin JE, et al. Effects of time‐restricted eating on weight loss and other metabolic parameters in women and men with overweight and obesity: the TREAT randomized clinical trial. JAMA Intern Med. 2020; 180:1491–1499.  Zhao, D., et al. "Association of Eating and Sleeping Intervals With Weight Change Over Time: The Daily24 Cohort." Journal of the American Heart Association 2023(0): e026484.VISIT OUR STOREStore: https://www.selfelements.comFOLLOW USwww.selfprinciple.orgwww. youtube.com/selfprinciplewww.youtube.com/plantbasedkidneyhealthwww.instagram.com/seanhashmimd

Almonds are a nutrition powerhouse. Just 57 grams (about 2 handfuls of almonds) contains 12 grams of protein, 17 grams of monounsaturated fat, 6.6 grams of polyunsaturated fat, and 6.6 grams of fiber. This same serving size also provides a 96% daily value of vitamin E, 36% daily value of Magnesium, 1.4 grams of amino acid arginine, and 1.75 grams of branched-chain amino acids (leucine, isoleucine, valine). But can almonds also improve workout recovery? Let's take a look at the research. Reference:-Nieman DC, et al. Almond intake alters the acute plasma dihydroxy-octadecenoic acid (DiHOME) response to eccentric exercise. Front. Nutr. 2023;doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1042719.-Rajaram S, Connell KM, Sabaté J. Effect of almond-enriched high-monounsaturated fat diet on selected markers of inflammation: a randomized, controlled, crossover study. Br J Nutr. 2010 Mar;103(6):907-12. doi: 10.1017/S0007114509992480. Epub 2009 Oct 29. PMID: 19874636.-Fernández-Rodríguez R, Jiménez-López E, Garrido-Miguel M, Martínez-Ortega I, Martínez-Vizcaíno V, Mesas A. Does the evidence support a relationship between higher levels of nut consumption, lower risk of depression, and better mood state in the general population? A systematic review. Nutr Rev. (2022) 80:2076–88. doi: 10.1093/nutrit/nuac022VISIT OUR STOREStore: https://www.selfelements.comFOLLOW USwww.selfprinciple.orgwww. youtube.com/selfprinciplewww.youtube.com/plantbasedkidneyhealthwww.instagram.com/seanhashmimd

 Could your gut health be the reason for your lack of motivation for exercise? In a study published in the journal Nature, researchers looked at why some mice used their exercise wheel a lot versus others mostly ignored it. Reference:Dohnalová, L., Lundgren, P., Carty, J.R.E. et al. A microbiome-dependent gut–brain pathway regulates motivation for exercise. Nature 612, 739–747 (2022). https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-022-05525-zVISIT OUR STOREStore: https://www.selfelements.comFOLLOW USwww.selfprinciple.orgwww. youtube.com/selfprinciplewww.youtube.com/plantbasedkidneyhealthwww.instagram.com/seanhashmimd

Stress can hugely impact our overall health, and one of the risks it poses is an increased risk of cancer. Studies have found that people with high-stress levels are more likely to develop certain types of cancer, including breast, colon, and prostate cancer. Stress can also worsen existing cancer symptoms, making treatment and recovery more complex.  Let's look at a new study examining the link between chronic lifetime stress and cancer death.Reference: Moore JX, et al. SSM Popul Health. 2022;doi:10.1016/j.ssmph.2022.101185.VISIT OUR STOREStore: https://www.selfelements.comFOLLOW USwww.selfprinciple.orgwww. youtube.com/selfprinciplewww.youtube.com/plantbasedkidneyhealthwww.instagram.com/seanhashmimd

A plant-based diet is a nutritious and sustainable way to eat. However, it is important to note that not all plant-based diets are equally healthy or environmentally friendly. Let's look at the role of healthy vs. unhealthy plant-based diets and colorectal cancer. VISIT OUR STOREStore: https://www.selfelements.comFOLLOW USwww.selfprinciple.orgwww. youtube.com/selfprinciplewww.youtube.com/plantbasedkidneyhealthwww.instagram.com/seanhashmimd

Losing weight can be difficult but with the help of drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, it can be made easier. But is the risk of potential side effects worth it? In this video, we'll look at the evidence linking Wegovy and Ozempic to thyroid cancer. We'll discuss the potential risks and benefits of using these drugs to achieve weight loss and help you make an informed decision about their use. So, if you're considering Wegovy and Ozempic, watch this video to learn more.Reference: Bezin J, et al. Diabetes Care. 2022;doi:10.2337/dc22-1148.VISIT OUR STOREStore: https://www.selfelements.comFOLLOW USwww.selfprinciple.orgwww. youtube.com/selfprinciplewww.youtube.com/plantbasedkidneyhealthwww.instagram.com/seanhashmimd