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The Epoch Times had an article this week about the benefits of creatine not just for muscles but for increasing mental acuity in older people. Cited scientific research.
I was busy running lots of errands. I didn't eat and workout like I usually do. Thus, without eating and working out I saw no reason to drink lots of water. So at the end of the day I drank my whey protein/creatine combo and went to sleep. I woke up this morning to pee and my urine was unusually dark. I immediately realized I barely drank water yesterday. Will this hurt my kidneys? Should I see a doctor today? Maybe they can take tests and see if there's any changes to my kidneys? I'm drinking a lot of water now.
I've been taking creatine on and off since 1995. I never worried about drinking a lot of water. I was taking 5 grams/day earlier this year and had high lab results for urea nitrogen and creatinine. My primary care physician wanted to refer me to a nephrologist. I had to convince her it was because of the creatine. I told her I would stop the creatine for a month and get new lab tests. They were back to normal a month later.
I've been taking creatine on and off since 1995. I never worried about drinking a lot of water. I was taking 5 grams/day earlier this year and had high lab results for urea nitrogen and creatinine. My primary care physician wanted to refer me to a nephrologist. I had to convince her it was because of the creatine. I told her I would stop the creatine for a month and get new lab tests. They were back to normal a month later.
I take between 5-10g a day (10 on days I workout, 5 on off). It's almost certainly not required, but I feel better erroring on the side of too much vs too little.
I never had elevated creatinine scores, though I drink plenty of water, so my urine is always just slightly off clear.
This thread got me to start taking daily creatine. 2 t. a day in water, no specific time. I have noticed that I don't have DOMs like I used to. Haven't noticed my memory improving yet, though.
I take between 5-10g a day (10 on days I workout, 5 on off). It's almost certainly not required, but I feel better erroring on the side of too much vs too little.
I never had elevated creatinine scores, though I drink plenty of water, so my urine is always just slightly off clear.
I looked at my creatinine values dating back to 2011. I never had a high value until 10/2021. My lab results have a normal range threshold of 1.4 mg/dL. I exceeded this value three times over the next 7 months when I was taking creatine daily. This is when I told my PCP I would stop taking it for a month and get new lab tests. After a month of no creatine, my lab value dropped to 1.27 mg/dL.
This could also be related to my age and a decline in my kidney function. I'm currently 68.
I am not a doctor, but dark urine can be a sign of dehydration. Increase water intake. If concerns persist, consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice and potential tests.
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