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Creatinine is a compound formed from amino acids. In other words, it is a substance specific related to amino acids which, in turn, are part of the protein of some food, such as meat.

Its function in our body

Creatinine in a strict sense is not harmful, since it intervenes in cellular processes. In fact, creatinine is used to create ATP or adenosine triphosphate, an essential substance for the cells of our body to have adequate Energy. It must be taken into account that our body is designed to produce ATP and in this way the metabolic functions can act correctly. In other words, without creatinine there would be no ATP in our cells. Despite this, when a high creatinine index is detected in the blood or urine, there is a health problem. Thus, creatinine is problematic depending on its value and this is because an excess of creatinine generates destruction mobile associated.

Creatinine and health

When the kidneys are not working properly, the kidney's nephrons are affected, causing an increase in creatinine. Something similar happens when a muscle is damaged or injured or when there is a problem in the liver. This indicates that some health problems are accompanied by an increase in creatinine, which is synonymous with cell death.

The high creatinine indicator is used to suspect that there is an organ that is damaged or that is not working properly. Thus, this parameter that appears in the blood or urine tests helps the doctor to know that there is another type of health problem.

Excessive creatinine levels often appear in conjunction with another elevated indicator, uric acid. This occurs because both substances are obtained from consumption protein. Both creatinine and uric acid generate an alteration of the nervous system and this has consequences for him metabolism body (for example, trouble falling asleep, excitement, digestive problems or high blood pressure).

When doctors come across a patient with elevated creatinine, they often advise increasing the intake of Water. Second, your doctor will most likely suggest reducing your intake of purines, a substance that is found preferentially in red meat, seafood, spinach, or mushrooms.

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