The Primal Podcast Ep 130 - Dr Torres | Fix The Kidneys: The WORST Possible Foods For The Human Body
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Aug 16, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Jacob Torres, a metabolic scientist focused on kidney disease, dives into how your diet can make or break your kidney health. He reveals surprising 'healthy' foods that may harm kidney function and discusses the pros and cons of high-protein and ketogenic diets. Torres highlights the significance of beta-hydroxybutyrate and shares essential tips for maintaining kidney health. You’ll learn about hydration, the effects of oxalates, and early signs of declining kidney function—all key for anyone looking to improve their well-being.
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Ketosis Correlates With PKD Improvements
- In animal and small human trials, ketogenic interventions reduced cyst size and improved kidney function in PKD.
- Improvements correlated with higher blood BHB levels in those studies.
BHB May Drive Ketosis' Kidney Benefits
- Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) appears to reproduce many kidney benefits of fasting/ketosis when supplied alone.
- BHB has anti-inflammatory and signaling roles that benefit renal tissue in experiments.
Don't Judge Ketosis By One BHB Reading
- Don't obsess over blood BHB numbers; low serum BHB can mean tissues rapidly use it.
- Judge ketosis by symptoms and metabolic context, not only by a single blood reading.