
Creatine causes Kidney Disease? Why I still take it (with worsening kidney values)
Physionic
29 ene 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Expect significant eGFR drop with creatine supplementation
A significant 20 or even 30-point drop in eGFR measures can be expected when supplementing with creatine and does not necessarily indicate kidney damage.
Rethink eGFR test reliability for creatine users
The eGFR kidney function test is an unreliable estimate for creatine users because its calculation is heavily reliant on creatinine values.
Monitor creatinine levels when supplementing with creatine
Creatine supplementation naturally increases blood creatinine levels, which is a key marker used to assess kidney function.
Rethink eGFR reliance for kidney health in muscular individuals and creatine users
The National Institute of Kidney Disease states that individuals who are muscular or consume creatine should not rely solely on eGFR to assess kidney health.
Test urea and protein for accurate kidney health assessment on creatine
To accurately assess kidney health while taking creatine, test for other molecules filtered by the kidneys, such as urea and protein, which are not influenced by creatine consumption.
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