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I have a creatinine level of 1.2, isnt that high?
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Upper limit : Creatinine of 1.2 is the upper limit of normal. More important is for you see your estimated glomerular filtration rate. Creatinine levels depend primarily on renal function, muscle mass and to some extent on state of hydration. You should discuss this result with your doctor at your next visit, .
Answered 10/29/2016
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Big picture: This is okay for a big man, and if you do resistance training, your creatinine will increase above "normal" and that's fine. When i was lifting daily, mine stayed at 1.6, and elite bodybuilders often have 2.0 or thereabouts. Lab tests provide numbers that must be interpreted in light of real people. Truth be told, there are more athletes than kidney patients nowadays, and that's a good thing.
Answered 9/13/2013
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