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 What is Stage 3 Kidney Disease?  Stage 3 kidney disease, also known as moderate kidney disease, is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It occurs when the kidneys are no longer able to filter waste and excess fluid from the blood, leading to a buildup of toxins in the body. This can lead to a range of health problems, including anemia, nerve damage, and cardiovascular disease. In this article, we'll discuss the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for stage 3 kidney disease. The most common cause of stage 3 kidney disease is high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Hypertension can damage the delicate blood vessels in the kidneys, causing them to lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluid. This can lead to kidney scarring and a decline in kidney function over time. Diabetes is another leading cause of stage 3 kidney disease. When blood sugar levels are not properly controlled, it can lead to damage in the blood vessels in the ki

 Which Diet Is Best for Heart Health? It seems the controversy continues. Those who advocate for low-fat diets for heart health tell us a low-carb, high fat diet is detrimental to heart health. On the surface, it makes sense that this would be true. But is it? A recently published clinical trial conducted by a doctor and researcher well versed in heart and metabolic health came to some extremely interesting and surprising conclusions. The way this trial was conducted was that the participants were split into one of 3 groups. They followed the diets assigned to them for 20 weeks. Each of the 3 diets contained 20% protein but differing amounts of carbs and fat. Study participants received fully prepared, customized meals that they could either eat in the cafeteria or take to go. So there was no guessing as to whether they actually consumed the assigned amounts of macronutrients. Here is how the diets broke down: Low-carb: 20% carbohydrate, 21% fat Moderate-carb: 40% carbohydrate, 14% fat