creatine monohydrate and kidney function

[dirtwarrior]

Excess creatine is released into the blood stream as creatinine which is a biomaker for kidney function. My question is creatine harmful to the kidneys or just elevate the biomarkers?

[jipped genes]

Re: creatine monohydrate and kidney function

Creatine is probably the safest supp out there. It just increases markers and will not mess with kidneys. I take 10 grams on training days and 5 on non training days and mine kidney values were all perfect.

[dirtwarrior]

Re: creatine monohydrate and kidney function

Cool ythanks tyhis helps a lot.

[guns01]

Re: creatine monohydrate and kidney function

what jipped said is 100% on point. it is the most studied and researched supplement on the market. it even provides some heart health protections. now with that said, if i had serious kidney issues like kidney disease or kidney failure i may not use it. not saying i wouldnt but i would def talk to a modern level headed kidney doc before possibly putting more stress on my kidneys. that would be just out of over cautiousness. i got a buddy that has only one functioning kidney and it's function is semi-compromised and he still uses hrt plus and creatine and other supplements with no issues but that's not to say he is the rule and not the exception

[Dzone]

Re: creatine monohydrate and kidney function

Creatine even helps your brain. Who'd have thought that just thinking hard on something requires more brain ATP.

[dirtwarrior]

Re: creatine monohydrate and kidney function

I can use help on this LOL

[Santana]

Re: creatine monohydrate and kidney function

Excess creatine usually just raises creatinine levels in the blood, which is a marker for kidney function. For most healthy people, taking creatine in recommended amounts doesn’t harm the kidneys.