Obesity and the kidney: mechanistic links and therapeutic advances
This Review outlines the potential mechanisms by which obesity might influence kidney function, but also presents evidence for the regulation of body weight by the kidney.
This Review outlines the potential mechanisms by which obesity might influence kidney function, but also presents evidence for the regulation of body weight by the kidney.
This Review discusses the importance of adequate iodine intake for thyroid function, outlining the varying global intake recommendations. Iodine is also considered in the context of the increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity, as well as dietary trends such as cardioprotective salt restriction and plant-based diets.