💡There is no single food that can lower creatinine or improve kidney function.
🥩Eating less red meat and lower animal protein can help support kidney health.
🌱Including more plant-based foods in your diet can have positive effects on kidney function.
🧂Lowering sodium intake can help manage kidney disease and improve kidney function.
🥤Reducing consumption of sugary drinks is beneficial for kidney health.
Is there a specific food that can lower creatinine?
—No, there is no single food that can lower creatinine. Maintaining kidney health requires a pattern of eating that includes less red meat, lower animal protein, more plant-based foods, lower sodium intake, and fewer sugary drinks.
Can drinking more water lower creatinine levels?
—Drinking more water can dilute creatinine in the blood, leading to temporarily lower levels. However, it doesn't have a long-term impact on kidney function or the underlying health of the kidneys.
Do supplements or natural remedies help lower creatinine?
—There are no supplements or natural remedies that have been proven to lower creatinine levels or improve kidney function. It's important to consult with a healthcare professional before taking any supplements.
Can medications affect creatinine levels?
—Some medications may increase or decrease creatinine levels. It's important to follow your doctor's advice and discuss any medication-related concerns with them.
Is it possible to improve kidney function with diet?
—Yes, maintaining a healthy pattern of eating, including less red meat, lower animal protein, more plant-based foods, lower sodium intake, and fewer sugary drinks, can support kidney health and potentially improve kidney function.
00:00This video discusses the question of whether there are foods that can lower creatinine and increase GFR (glomerular filtration rate).
03:39There is no single food that can lower creatinine or improve kidney function.
05:30Maintaining kidney health requires a pattern of eating that includes less red meat, lower animal protein, more plant-based foods, lower sodium intake, and fewer sugary drinks.
06:46Water can temporarily lower creatinine levels by diluting it in the blood, but it doesn't have a long-term impact on kidney function.
08:57There are no supplements or natural remedies that have been proven to lower creatinine levels or improve kidney function.
