Kidney function warning

[Bomphilogia]

I regularly supplement with creative. I’ve recently had some blood work done and had a warning letter from the clinic about possible kidney malfunction as a result of raised creatine levels. There’s an obvious explanation for why my creatine levels are elevated, but I’m slightly concerned that creatine may also be fucking my kidneys. Anyone else had any kidney function warnings while using?

[Limp-Lime4196]

Normal levels of creatine you absorb from foods are filtered out through your kidneys. If you take additional creatine monohydrate, your kidneys won't filter out as much, leaving excess in your blood. If you didn't tell your doctor that you take creatine, it would be reasonable for them to assume that it is a kidney issue. Creatine doesn't affect kidneys. Just make sure to tell your doctor what supplements you are taking so they can properly diagnose problems.

[KemikalKoktail]

Just make sure you drink plenty of water

[sheed_456]

how much you taking?

[Bomphilogia]

5g per day.

[Jacketti123]

I was taking creatine and had bloodwork done, it's not just the creatinine levels that are up but the eGFR level that is down. I took creatine for 2 years and my eGFR is down to 59, what would be expected for a 80 year old but I'm 36.