Reverse Kidney Disease With This One Dietary Change
Sean Hashmi, MD
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Your kidneys control more than you think—metabolism, aging, weight, and blood pressure. I teach you how to protect them before it's too late. I'm Dr. Sean Hashmi, a board-certified Nephrologist and Obesity Medicine Specialist. After 15 years of treating kidney disease and metabolic conditions, I realized something was broken. We wait until people are sick, then scramble to fix the damage. Losing my sister and watching my family's health struggles changed my path. I left the "treat the symptom" model to focus on prevention—teaching people the science of staying healthy. The SELF Principle Sleep. Exercise. Love. Food. Four pillars that protect your kidneys, reverse insulin resistance, and add years to your life. This framework guides everything I teach. New videos weekly on kidney health, metabolic health, longevity, and disease prevention. Practice kindness and gratitude—starting with your health.
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➤ Watch this playlist for more evidence-based info: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnpHCIEsSTndFWMLox7IxZlwRZKc-VB5q ➤ Subscribe for evidence-based health updates: https://www.youtube.com/@SeanHashmiMD?sub_confirmation=1 ➤ Join 5,000+ getting my free newsletter: https://www.selfprinciple.org/newsletter In this video: Dr. Sean Hashmi, MD, MS, FASN—board-certified Nephrologist and Obesity Medicine Specialist—reveals the complete evidence-based nutrition guide for kidney disease. You'll discover exactly how to protect your kidneys through diet without falling for dangerous misinformation that 90% of patients receive. Thanks for watching! ➤ KEY INSIGHTS YOU'LL DISCOVER: • 90% of people with chronic kidney disease don't even know they have it Cutting sodium to 2g daily can lower blood pressure by 8-10 points (equivalent to medication) • Plant-based diets reduce uremic toxin production by 20-30% compared to animal proteins • High fiber intake (33.5g/day) shows 53% reduction in chronic kidney disease incidents Both sugar AND artificial sweeteners increase CKD risk by 19-26% ➤ WATCH NEXT: "The Kidney Protection Protocol: Complete 6-Part Series" to discover advanced strategies for preserving kidney function → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnpHCIEsSTndFWMLox7IxZlwRZKc-VB5q Have a question about this video? Drop it in the comments—I read every one and try to respond to as many as I can, often creating videos based on your questions! EXPLORE MORE EVIDENCE-BASED CONTENT: The Kidney Protection Protocol: 6-Part Masterclass: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnpHCIEsSTndFWMLox7IxZlwRZKc-VB5q Kidney Health Essentials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnpHCIEsSTnfyHCasn869qsHwq3OkbPdL Longevity & General Wellness: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnpHCIEsSTncr5yCoCxL-YDVCzVdMmLNM Managing Kidney Disease & Treatments: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnpHCIEsSTnegZcl-ZEfXLAUnnZ8G4U44 Live Q&As and Community Support: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnpHCIEsSTndCQydFrihT_5FDn7O0Cgi6 CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro & What This Evidence-Based Guide Covers 01:01 CKD Reality Check: 90% Don't Know + The 3 Main Causes 02:08 Sodium: Cut to 2g = 8-10 Point BP Drop (Like Medication) 04:37 Hidden Sodium Sources: 70% NOT from Salt Shaker 05:23 Potassium: Safe 3.5-5.0 Range + Dangerous Salt Substitutes 07:07 Potassium: 11% Lower Stroke Risk + Critical Med Interactions 10:45 Calcium: Why 2000mg+ Supplements Calcify Arteries 13:28 Phosphorus: 18% Higher Death Risk + The "PHOS" Label Trick 18:12 Magnesium: Reverses Vessel Calcification + Food Sources 20:22 Protein: 0.6-0.8g/kg Target + Why Plant Beats Animal 40% 23:51 Gut-Kidney Axis: How Toxins Kill Kidneys + Fiber Solution 25:05 Fats: Saturated = 33% More Protein Loss vs Olive Oil 26:12 Fiber: 53% CKD Risk Reduction at 33g Daily 28:04 Sugar vs Artificial: Both Increase CKD Risk 19-83% 31:04 Winning Diet Patterns: Mediterranean, DASH Evidence 31:50 PLADO Diet: 70% Lower Dialysis Risk Strategy 32:52 Keto/Low-Carb Warning: Short-Term Wins, Long-Term Kidney Damage 33:38 Acid Load: Why Baking Soda = Fruits & Vegetables 34:55 Your SELF Action Plan: Sleep, Exercise, Love, Food SCIENTIFIC REFERENCES: KDIGO Guidelines for CKD Management, 2024 — Updated protein and phosphorus recommendations Chen et al., American Journal of Kidney Diseases, 2024 — Plant-based diets and CKD progression Sodium Reduction Clinical Trial, NEJM, 2023 — Blood pressure benefits in CKD patients Fiber and CKD Risk Study, Journal of Renal Nutrition, 2024 — 53% risk reduction findings CONNECT WITH DR. HASHMI: Website: https://www.selfprinciple.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanhashmimd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seanhashmimd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seanhashmimd Help someone you care about: If you know someone who could benefit from this information, please share this video—it might make a real difference in their health journey. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical decisions. Views expressed are Dr. Hashmi's alone and do not represent any employer or institution. Individual results may vary. Viewing does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. #KidneyHealth #EvidenceBasedMedicine #ChronicKidneyDisease #seanhashmimd #KidneyNutrition
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