By Fiona Chin N.D. 
Creatine is one of the most misunderstood supplements when it comes to kidney health. Questions such as Is creatine safe?, Does creatine damage the kidneys? How creatine affects creatinine levels often creates confusion and concern, particularly for individuals living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or other kidney conditions.
Much of this concern comes from misunderstanding the difference between creatine and creatinine, and how these markers are interpreted in kidney disease blood tests.
In this video, Jessianna Saville explains the science behind creatine vs creatinine, describing how creatine monohydrate works in the body and why laboratory markers can sometimes appear misleading when creatine supplementation is used appropriately. The discussion helps clarify common myths about creatine and kidney health, particularly regarding the interpretation of kidney function tests.
The video also explores the use of creatine in CKD, including dosing considerations, safety factors, and how creatine supplementation may influence creatinine levels on blood tests without necessarily reflecting kidney damage.
Understanding how creatine interacts with kidney markers can help prevent misinterpretation of lab results and enable more accurate evaluation of creatine as part of a broader CKD supplement and kidney health strategy.
00:00 Intro
00:19 Jessianna Saville Introduction
02:10 Debunking Myth: Does Creatine Damage Kidneys?
03:43 Creatine vs. Creatinine: What’s the Difference?
07:33 How Creatine Works in Your Body?
13:32 Creatine in CKD: Dosing & Kidney Markers
23:36 Creatine & CKD: Lab Confusion, Safety & Clinical Use
28:34 Outro
