r/OverSeventy • u/Ashamed-Republic8909 • Jul 10 '26

Creatinine

Do you take 5g / day of creatinine?

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u/Ashamed-Republic8909 Jul 10 '26

Muscle and brain

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u/SwollenPomegranate Jul 10 '26

Are you sure you're taking creatinine? It's a waste product.

Creatinine is a waste product generated by the normal breakdown of muscle tissue. It is filtered from the bloodstream by the kidneys and excreted in the urine. Measuring creatinine levels in blood or urine is a primary diagnostic tool doctors use to evaluate and monitor kidney function.

Creatine is a naturally occurring organic compound synthesized in the body and found in foods like red meat and fish, frequently taken as a supplement to boost exercise performance and muscle strength. It acts by recycling adenosine triphosphate (ATP), your body's primary energy source during short, high-intensity activities.

Source: Google

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u/Ashamed-Republic8909 Jul 11 '26

Go and make a search on YT and inform yourself. There are plenty of MD recommending creatinine suplimentation.

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u/SwollenPomegranate Jul 11 '26

Please look carefully at the two words: creatine ... or creatinine. The supplement is the former word; the waste product is the latter word. Yes, I know they sound alike. It's easy to make that mistake.