Creatinine - What's the Real Deal?

🚨 What’s Really Happening with Your Creatinine Levels? 🚨

Let’s talk about creatinine levels! If you’ve ever been confused about what your creatinine number means for your kidney health, you’re not alone!

🙋‍♀️ Here’s the quick breakdown:
Creatinine is a waste product created by your muscles when they are used, and your kidneys are the superstar team that filters that creatinine out of your blood.

💪 When your kidneys are doing their job, creatinine levels stay within a normal range—typically between 0.6 to 1.2 mg/dL for men and 0.5 to 1.1 mg/dL for women.

But here’s where it becomes important: when creatinine levels start climbing, it’s a sign your kidneys might be having trouble keeping up. That means waste is building up in your body—and when that happens, things can get a little uncomfortable, or even serious! 😬

Here's some side effects or tip-offs:

• Pruritus (itching): Ever feel like you can’t stop itching? It’s likely because those toxins are building up in your bloodstream.

• Fatigue: Your body’s fighting an uphill battle trying to deal with extra waste. When your kidneys are struggling, your energy levels can plummet.

• Nausea & Appetite Loss: Those unfiltered toxins don’t just affect your energy, they can mess with your digestive system, too! Say goodbye to your appetite when waste gets the upper hand.

• Muscle Cramps & Swelling: This one is a biggie! Waste buildup can mess with your electrolytes, causing cramps. Fluid retention might show up as swelling in your legs and ankles.

When it comes to creatinine, a lot of confusion circulates. The truth is, our bodies make and excrete creatinine—and contrary to popular belief, diet doesn’t play much of a role in lowering it.

👉 That's right. Creatinine is not something we can fix with diet. If your creatinine is high, it's time to talk to your doctor about treatment options to stabilize those numbers. 🩺