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A 27-year-old male asked:
I'm taking creatine supplement for strength i want to ask does it increases creatnine level in body? right now my creatnine level is 1.3
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Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
It does not: However, the more muscular you are, the higher your creatinine. Good for you. Reference ranges are set for non-exercisers. When I was lifting weights every day, my creatinine usually run 1.6. It's fine.
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