The Natural Ways to Reduce High Creatinine Level in Kidney Failure

Creatinine is a waste product that is formed in the body during the process of energy production in the muscles. Creatine phosphate is a component of the skeletal muscles which is broken down to supply energy to the body cells, and creatinine is formed. The creatinine thus obtained then enters the bloodstream to reach the kidneys, from where it is discharged through the urine. The rate of this metabolic process where creatine is converted into creatinine is fixed or constant, and approximately 2% of the total creatine content of the body is used up everyday. Therefore, in the normal course, there is no chance of increase in its daily production.

Its level gets elevated when the kidneys fail to excrete this waste product properly. It could be triggered by major underlying health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, gout, heart diseases, excessive blood loss, etc. Sometimes, it has some less serious causes as well, like dehydration, side effects of medicines, etc. There are no specific symptoms with which one can identify high creatinine levels in the blood. It is diagnosed during a laboratory test involving blood and urine samples. Doctors prescribe medicines to treat the underlying cause which is responsible for the malfunctioning of the kidneys. Uncontrolled blood sugar levels can cause extensive damage to the kidneys. Therefore, diabetic patients are prescribed with insulin and other medicines to control blood sugar levels. They also have to strictly follow a diabetic diet. Due to high blood pressure, the kidneys are unable to filter out waste material properly. Therefore, people with cardiovascular diseases are given suitable medicines for lowering blood pressure. Moreover, there are certain dietary restrictions that they need to follow, besides remaining stress-free. Nevertheless, these levels need to be reduced naturally.

Drink Plenty of Water

When our body gets dehydrated, the creatinine levels tend to increase. You can reduce the chances of any further elevation by consuming about 8 - 10 glasses of water per day. In the morning, start your day by drinking 2 - 3 glasses of water. This will increase the frequency of urination, and as a result, more creatinine will get eliminated from the body.

Healthy Diet

Include plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole wheat, barley, oats, etc., into your daily diet. The protein requirement of the body can be met with lettuce, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, sprouts, radish, cucumber, cranberries and turnips. Caffeine, alcoholic and carbonated beverages are bad for this condition, as they have a diuretic effect, and may cause dehydration. Replace them with fresh fruit juice or aloe vera juice, which will keep you hydrated and at the same time provide you with good nutrition. Intake herbs like dandelion, ginseng, salvia, and cinnamon, which are known to be useful in controlling creatinine levels. Foods with refined sugar as a component should also be avoided.


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