Q: I have been told that I have chronic kidney disease, and my eGFR number is 58. I am trying to educate myself on what to eat and have turned to the Zone because I found it to be the best, but I can’t find anything on chronic kidney disease. I am 73, weight 130 pounds and 5'2" tall. Two years ago I was told I had high levels of white cells and most likely had chronic leukemia. Went to a blood specialist for six months, and he couldn't find anything wrong with my blood. Now this. There is a lot of information in your books about diabetes, but I do not have diabetes, according to tests. What do you recommend I do besides follow the zone diet?
A: eGFR is the estimated glomerular filtration rate. It is normally between 95-120. I would increase your intake of EPA and DHA to about 5 grams per day to improve the diameter of the kidney tubules to improve flow rates. You also might want to use the search feature on drsears.com for more information. Type in kidneys.