Is a High Protein Diet Bad for Kidneys? | Dr. Donald Layman | The Proof Clips EP 236

A high-protein diet is often praised for being beneficial to health and fitness, but there is some concern that it may be bad for the kidneys. There is a lot of debate surrounding high-protein diets and their impact on the kidneys. Some experts believe that a high-protein diet can lead to kidney damage, while others claim that protein is essential for kidney health. So, what is the truth? In this video, we take a look at some of the research that has been done on this topic and let's try to answer this question once and for all. Dr Donald Layman is a leading researcher on protein, nutrition for athletic performance, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular health. With a highly respected career spanning over 40 years, Dr Layman has received numerous awards for his research and nutrition teaching. He is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Stream the full episode on YouTube:    • Protein Amount, Quality and Timing - with ...   Or listen on your favorite podcasting platform: https://theproof.com/protein-amount-q... ==== Want to support the show? The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit https://theproof.com/friends/. • The Proof with Simon Hill - https://theproof.com/podcast/ • Book: The Proof is in the Plants - https://theproof.com/book/ • YouTube -    / theproofwithsimonhill   • Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... • Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7bAIJCV... • Instagram -   / theproof   • Twitter -   / theproof   • Facebook -   / theproofwithsimonhill   • Plant-Based Ferments Guide - https://theproof.com/ferments/ • Two week meal plan - https://theproof.com/mealplan/ • Plant Performance - https://theproof.com/plant-performance/ • Use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends.