How to Lower Creatinine Levels With Diet

2014-03-07 08:58

For people with kidney disease, creatinine level may be their main concern. Due to side effects of medication, people turn to natural remedies. Diet therapy may be a good choice. How to lower creatinine level with diet? In the following, you may have a clear knowledge.

Diet to control the production of creatinine

Creatinine is mainly from the meat you consume and the muscle in your body. To lower your creatinine level, you should limit the intake of meat. At the same time, you should increase the intake of calories so as to reduce sarcolysis. In human body, protein, fat and carbohydrates are the three source of calories. In this case, you can eat proper fat and carbohydrates to supplement energy. But for fear of high cholesterol level, unsaturated fatty acid is recommended. Flaxseed oil and fish oil are good choice. Foods that contain high carbohydrates include rice, wheat, sweet potatoes, etc.

Diet to increase the release of creatinine

-Some foods have the properties of diuretic, such as corn silk, nettle leaf and dandelion root. They can increase the output of urine so that creatinine can be taken away from the blood.

-Some foods can improve kidney function so as to lower creatinine level. Besides the diet restrictions we have referred above, you should also follow a low sodium diet to prevent fluid retention and high blood pressure. Fresh vegetables and fruits such as guava, onions, kiwi-fruits, peppers are all rich in vitamins, which can neutralize the radicals that damage cells. So they help improve kidney function. Moreover, you should pay attention to the intake of phosphorus, potassium and other minerals according to your medial condition.

Reasonable diet is really helpful for lowering creatinine level, but it is only adjunctive treatment to medications. Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies are all natural remedies so that there is no need to worry about their side effects. You can contact online doctors to learn more information.

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