Kidney Disease Guide: Diet, Creatinine and Symptoms

Managing stage 3 chronic kidney disease requires a specific diet to lower creatinine levels and prevent protein leaks. Understanding the causes of kidney scarring and swollen kidneys is vital for preserving renal function.

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Can a Specific Diet Lower Creatinine Levels?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Sarah Pflugradt, MS, RDN

When creatinine levels rise, this could signal a problem with kidney function. Creatinine -- a waste product of muscle activity found in the blood -- is removed from the body via the urine after the kidneys filter it out of the blood.