Reviewed by: Dr. Ritu Budania
Disclaimer: Informative, not prescriptive.
Having less skeletal muscle can result in lower creatinine levels as skeletal muscles are broken down to creatinine.
Muscle mass decreases with age, potentially leading to lower creatinine levels in the elderly.
Muscle diseases like muscular dystrophy or myasthenia gravis can cause low muscle mass, resulting in decreased creatinine levels.
Inadequate food or protein intake can lead to muscle loss and subsequently lower creatinine levels.
Liver issues such as liver disease or failure can impact the production of creatine, leading to lower creatinine levels.
Dietary choices, such as low protein, vegetarian, or vegan diets, can affect creatinine levels by influencing creatine input.
Pregnant women may experience lower creatinine levels due to increased blood flow to the kidneys, which typically normalize postpartum.
Certain health conditions like Addison’s disease, and nephritic syndrome can contribute to decreased creatinine levels.