Diet to Lower High Creatinine Level 2.3mg/dL

Persistent high creatinine level usually means a underlying medical condition associated with Kidney Disease. A specific diet is necessary to lower high creatinine level.

High Creatinine Level 2.3
Creatinine is the break-down product of muscular activity, which can be filtered out when kidneys are healthy. When kidneys are damaged, the filtering ability will decline. As a result, creatinine will build up in blood, causing high creatinine levels.
Usually, there is an elevation of creatinine level, it means at least 50% of kidney function has gone away in most cases. According to the kidney damage conditions and GFR levels, kidney damage is divided into 5 stages, we call them CKD Stages.
Creatinine level 2.3 is usually associated with CKD stage 3 which means a moderate decrease in the kidney functions. In stage 3, the individual is more likely to develop complications, such as Anemia, Bone Disease and High Blood Pressure etc.
Without a good control, CKD stage 3 may develop into Stage 4 or even end stage CKD stage 5, when your doctor may suggested Dialysis or Kidney Transplant.

Diet to Lower High Creatinine Level
Diet helps slow down the kidney damage and the increasing of creatinine levels.
- Low Potassium Diet
You may be asked to limit or eliminate leafy green vegetables, broccoli, bananas, potatoes, oranges and apricots, all of which are high in potassium, and encouraged to choose lower potassium foods including cucumbers, carrots, lettuce, apples, cranberries, grapes and rice.
- Low Protein Diet
Many patients go on low-protein diets to slow down the progression of kidney disease and minimize symptoms of having nitrogenous wastes in the blood.
- Low Sodium Diet
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.
There are the common guidelines for high creatinine levels. However, each person requires a personal diet. If you need the personal foods list, please leave a message below or email to kidneyask@hotmail.com. I am glad to share it with anyone who needs it.