{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Dr. Paika Podcast","title":"Belly Fat = Kidney Damage: The Silent Link Between Obesity and Kidney Disease | Dr. Paika Podcast","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/cc48e274\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1364,"description":"#BellyFat #KidneyDamage #ObesityMedicine #WeightLossDoctor #DrPaika\nYour belly fat is doing more than changing how you look… it may be silently damaging your kidneys.\nMost people think kidney disease happens later in life or only to people with diabetes—but obesity, visceral fat, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, and even poor sleep can slowly destroy kidney function for years before symptoms ever show up.\nIn this video, I break down how belly fat leads to kidney damage, why obesity is one of the biggest hidden causes of chronic kidney disease, the medications that may be hurting your kidneys, the best foods for kidney protection, and how exercise can help preserve kidney function.\nIf you're on Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or trying to lose weight naturally, this is a must-watch because fat loss should protect your kidneys—not accidentally harm them.\nObesity is not just a weight problem. It’s a kidney problem, a heart problem, and a longevity problem.\nWatch until the end because the warning signs are often silent.\nTIMESTAMPS:\n00:00 – Belly Fat = Kidney Damage\n01:18 – Why Kidney Disease Starts Silently\n03:05 – How Obesity Damages the Kidneys\n05:14 – Visceral Fat and Inflammation Explained\n07:02 – High Blood Pressure and Kidney Damage\n09:30 – Insulin Resistance Before Diabetes\n11:48 – Sleep Apnea and Hidden Kidney Stress\n13:55 – Common Medications Hurting Your Kidneys\n16:20 – NSAIDs: Ibuprofen, Advil, Aleve Risks\n18:05 – PPIs and Heartburn Medications\n19:42 – GLP-1 Medications, Dehydration & Kidney Health\n21:05 – Best Foods and Exercise for Kidney Protection\n👨‍⚕️ ABOUT DR. MOHAMMED K. PAIKA\nBoard-Certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine\nCertified Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach\nHelping people understand metabolism, hormones, and sustainable health through evidence-based medicine.\n👍 Like\n💬 Comment\n📌 Share\n🔔 Subscribe for more honest conversations about obesity, metabolism, hormones, and real-world health solutions\n⚕️ MEDICAL & EDUCATIONAL...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9qIr9DvwV8ODN3d9cHtpN76KWo0AHFHUFFi87mNWtws/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNGNl/MTliYWE0MmYyMTY1/NWNjZTA2MWU0Zjgx/N2I5YS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}