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. Topics covered in this episode: Fructose Glucose The Polyol Pathway Genetics Effects on Glucose Uric Acid Beginnings and How Uric Acid Effects Us Gout High Blood Pressure Umami Dehydration Salt's Effect on the Switch Mitochondria Referenced in the episode: The Lindsey Elmore Show Ep 155 | Processed Food Addiction | Joan Ifland To learn more about Richard Johnson and his work, head over to Website: www.drrichardjohnson.com IG @drrichardjjohnson __________________________________________________________ Eaton Hemp Organic Hemp Food - Nature's most nutrient-dense superfood. Head to www.eatonhemp.com/lindseyelmoreshow and save 25% on all Eaton Hemp products… with a full money back guarantee! __________________________________________________________ The BioMat Professional is an FDA 510K Class II medical device that harnesses the best of nature's wisdom to activate your inner healing power. Filled with 18lbs of Amethyst channels, the BioMat is powerful at alleviating pain, inflammation, and stress as well as improving sleep and immunity. Head to www.lindseyelmore.com/biomat and you could be on your way to relaxation and less stress and fatigue throughout your day. __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ We hope you enjoyed this episode. Come check us out at www.lindseyelmore.com/podcast.