DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old female. A recent blood test returned an eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) of 59. My physician’s nurse told me that the test was normal. When I asked her ...

Although they share similar names, creatine and creatinine are two distinct compounds. Creatine is a naturally occurring substance in your brain and muscle tissue that gives your muscles energy.

Correspondence to: MrBanfi Istituto Galeazzi and University of Milan, Milano 20161, Italy; giuseppebanfi{at}supereva.it Objectives: To document the relation between serum creatinine concentration and ...

You may be able to lower your creatinine levels and support kidney health by avoiding certain supplements, medications, and other substances, such as cigarettes. Share on Pinterest Tamar Dundua/Getty ...