Know More about Diet for High Creatinine Level

Creatinine is one of the chemical wastes, a byproduct of creatine (a substance that provides energy to body cells and muscles). It is produced during digestion of foods and muscle activity following which the creatine break-down results in formation of creatinine.

Healthy kidneys work to filter creatinine from blood (along with other waster products from your body) and this creatinine passes out of the body through urination. A healthy creatinine level is an indication that yours kidneys are functioning normally. Normal creatinine levels differ from person to person.
When your kidneys aren't working properly, they have problems removing excess fluid from your body. Your doctor may limit your fluid intake to prevent high blood pressure, swelling and shortness of breath. Remember to include soup, ice, ice cream, sherbet and gelatin in your fluid intake.

Your body uses protein to build and repair tissues and muscles and to fight off infection. When protein is broken down, like any other food, it produces certain waste products. One of these is urea, which damaged kidneys have trouble filtering out of the bloodstream. Most renal diets require you to monitor and limit your protein intake. Your doctor, dietitian or nutritionist will tell you how much and what types of protein you can consume. You will probably be allowed certain amounts of complete proteins from animal sources (lean beef and chicken, for example) and certain amounts of incomplete proteins from plant sources (beans and lentils).

We need sodium, but most of us consume far more than we need. Avoid foods with added salt, including nuts, bacon, pickles, olives, sauerkraut and luncheon meats. Watch out for salt in processed products including canned soup, canned vegetables, sauce mixes and bouillon cubes. Carefully monitor the amount of sodium you consume. Controlling your salt intake may also make it easier for you to control your fluid intake.