{"podcast":{"title":"Dr. Paika Podcast","slug":"dr-paika-podcast-7573769","podcast_index_feed_id":7573769,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/dr-paika-podcast","website_url":"https://mohammedpaika.com/dr-mohammed-paika","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1kYkQ-AF4msM0XLeGkmSFjtXbngCZI-0rCzfM8GVoIQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNGNl/MTliYWE0MmYyMTY1/NWNjZTA2MWU0Zjgx/N2I5YS5wbmc.jpg","author":"Mohammed Paika","episode_count":58,"summary":"Welcome to the Dr. Paika Podcast — where medicine, fitness, and humanity come together. Hosted by Dr. Mohammed K. Paika, M.D., double board-certified in obesity & internal medicine with over two decades of hospital experience, this show dives deep into the science of health, obesity, longevity, and mindset — but with compassion, not complexity. From hospital medicine to the gym floor, from patient care to personal growth — every episode blends real clinical insight with practical, inspiring stories that help you live better and think deeper. 💡 Topics include: Obesity & metabolic health Longevity & fitness Nutrition & preventive medicine Doctor insights from 20+ years in hospitals across the US! Mindset, mental health, and motivation 🎧 Subscribe for weekly conversations that are honest, empowering, and rooted in science — all from a doctor who believes medicine should heal the mind and body.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-paika-podcast-7573769"},"episode":{"title":"Belly Fat = Kidney Damage: The Silent Link Between Obesity and Kidney Disease | Dr. Paika Podcast","slug":"belly-fat-kidney-damage-the-silent-link-between-obesity-and-kidney-disease-dr-paika-podcast","published_at":"2026-04-22T02:40:35+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-paika-podcast-7573769/belly-fat-kidney-damage-the-silent-link-between-obesity-and-kidney-disease-dr-paika-podcast","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-paika-podcast-7573769","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc48e274","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/cc48e274/2e8cd28a.mp3","summary":"#BellyFat #KidneyDamage #ObesityMedicine #WeightLossDoctor #DrPaika Your belly fat is doing more than changing how you look… it may be silently damaging your kidneys. Most 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. In 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. If 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. Obesity is not just a weight problem. It’s a kidney problem, a heart problem, and a longevity problem. Watch until the end because the warning signs are often silent. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Belly Fat = Kidney Damage 01:18 – Why Kidney Disease Starts Silently 03:05 – How Obesity Damages the Kidneys 05:14 – Visceral Fat and Inflammation Explained 07:02 – High Blood Pressure and Kidney Damage 09:30 – Insulin Resistance Before Diabetes 11:48 – Sleep Apnea and Hidden Kidney Stress 13:55 – Common Medications Hurting Your Kidneys 16:20 – NSAIDs: Ibuprofen, Advil, Aleve Risks 18:05 – PPIs and Heartburn Medications 19:42 – GLP-1 Medications, Dehydration & Kidney Health 21:05 – Best Foods and Exercise for Kidney Protection 👨‍⚕️ ABOUT DR. MOHAMMED K. PAIKA Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach Helping people understand metabolism, hormones, and sustainable hea…","meta_description":"#BellyFat #KidneyDamage #ObesityMedicine #WeightLossDoctor #DrPaika Your belly fat is doing more than changing how you look… it may be silently damaging y…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1364,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dr-paika-podcast-7573769/episodes/belly-fat-kidney-damage-the-silent-link-between-obesity-and-kidney-disease-dr-paika-podcast/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-paika-podcast-7573769/belly-fat-kidney-damage-the-silent-link-between-obesity-and-kidney-disease-dr-paika-podcast.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}