Dr. Richard J. Johnson, MD, FACP
Physician, researcher and author.
As a leader in his field, Dr. Richard J. Johnson is an esteemed professor of medicine at the University of Colorado with board certifications in internal medicine, infectious diseases and kidney disease under his belt.
He's also the proud founding editor of Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology - widely recognized as one of the most definitive textbooks on this subject matter today!
For over two decades, he has been at the forefront of researching what causes obesity and diabetes, having a particular focus on sugar (especially fructose) and uric acid.
His research is very well-known; it's published in top medical journals, cited by many professionals worldwide, and backed up with grants from the National Institutes of Health. He also wrote The Sugar Fix and The Fat Switch to share his work with a wider audience.
With distinction and honor, Dr. Johnson obtained his Anthropology degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1975, followed by a medical school diploma at the University of Minnesota four years later.
After his internship, he continued on to pursue residency in internal medicine and fellowships in both nephrology (kidney diseases) and infectious disease at the University of Washington in Seattle. Subsequently, due to his impressive work ethic and dedication to learning, he was offered a position as faculty member of the school.
After serving as Chief of the Kidney Division at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston from 2000 to 2003, he then moved to University of Florida in Gainesville (2003-2008) and then the University of Colorado in Aurora (2008-2017), before finally deciding to step down.
Despite no longer occupying an administrative role though, he still remains active with clinical practice, teaching and research.
Books written by Dr. Richard J. Johnson, MD, FACP
Nature Wants Us to Be Fat
For over a decade, Dr. Richard Johnson has led the research into the origin of obesity with his team's revolutionary discovery - The Fructose-Powered...
The Sugar Fix
In his groundbreaking book, The Sugar Fix, Dr. Richard Johnson uncovers how fructose influences your body and demonstrably links the rise of obesity...
The Fat Switch
Contrary to conventional wisdom, this book demonstrates that overindulging in food and lack of exercise are not the primary culprits behind obesity....
Topics discussed by Dr. Richard J. Johnson, MD, FACP
Topics discussed by Dr. Richard J. Johnson, MD, FACP in books and podcast appearances.
Fat
A dose of healthy fats is essential for a healthy diet! Fat is a type of nutrient found in many foods. Fat helps your body absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K. It also provides energy and makes food taste...
Brain
Sharpen your brain power! The human brain is the central organ of the nervous system, and with approximately 86 billion neurons, it is the most complex structure known in the...
Lifestyle
Life is short, live it to the fullest! Lifestyle can be generally defined as the way in which a person or group lives. It encompasses all aspects of daily life, from the food we eat and...
Sugar
Curb your sweet tooth! Sugar is a simple carbohydrate that is found in many foods. It is made up of two molecules, glucose, and fructose. Sugar is found naturally in...
Nutrition
Strive for a balanced diet! Nutrition is the study of how food and drink affect our health. It looks at how our body uses nutrients, and how we can get the most from our diet....
Diabetes
Monitor your diabetes! Diabetes is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people all over the world. It occurs when the body either doesn’t produce enough...
Obesity
Make changes in your lifestyle and diet... Obesity has become a major health problem in the United States. More than two-thirds of adults and one-third of children are considered obese or...
Energy
Energy is the essence of life! Energy is what gives us the ability to be alive and do work. It is present in all living things and is essential for our survival. Our bodies need...
Heart Disease
Take care of your heart with kid gloves! Every year, about 610,000 people die from heart disease, making it the leading cause of death for both men and women in the US. Heart disease can...