3 Ways to Lower Creatinine (That Don’t Help Your Kidneys!)

This week we are going to talk about a number that every kidney patient knows all too well - creatinine. Everyone wants a lower creatinine number and I get it! I want it too as a kidney doctor, but let's be clear. There is no miracle drug, magic supplement or smoothie that is going to fix your kidneys overnight and lower your creatinine.

That creatinine number isn't as simple as it sounds. Sure, when your creatinine goes down it could mean your kidney function is getting better, but not always. Sometimes that number drops for reasons that don't reflect kidney health at all. That is why this week we are going to discuss three ways in which your creatinine can go down without your kidney function actually getting better. We will also discuss what creatinine is, EGFR, things that will not lower creatinine and more. Make sure to comment and let me know about your experience with these creatinine numbers.

Content Chapters:
00:00 - Creatinine Number
01:13 - What is Creatinine?
01:54 - 3 Things That Won't Lower Creatinine
02:16 - Drinking Extra Water Before Blood Test
03:11 - Stopping Certain Medications
04:36 - Losing Muscle Mass
05:18 - Recap