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Creatinine in Urine
Hi Team,
I received my Iodine urine levels. They seem to always test creatinine as well.
So my level is quite low, in May it was ‘better’ with 0.30 g/L
I know, metals and mold both burden the kidneys.
The test was done around 11am, I do not think I was dehydrated. Also in general I watch my hydration and make sure I am cellulary hydrated.Do I need to be worried?
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Hey ,
According to this test, it’s low. Testing Iodine however can be done in several ways and there is some discussion as to how accurate some of these tests are. A 24-hour iodine loading test looks like one of the most accurate ways to test iodine, but I don’t believe that this is the result of such a test. If you like to know more about the pros and cons of a 24 hours iodine loading test, I recommend you watch this movie as well.
Tests alone never paint the entire picture. If symptoms of iodine deficiency are present (you can find a summary here) you might want to know if you’re iodine deficient. Low iodine can cause a hypothyroid state and this test might make you more suspicious. Just keep in mind that there are other ways to get symptoms of hypothyroidism.
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thank you but what do you think of the low creatinine? That is what worries me …..
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I totally over focused on the iodine in the lab yesterday, I’m sorry! Low bodyweight, low muscle muscle mass and dietary choices like low protein intake can cause lower creatinine levels. With these values I would adv se you to rule out kidney and liver dysfunction as well. Especially in combination with symptoms of kidney problems!
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other than dry skin which for me is thyroid/ liver related, I do not have any kidney issue symptoms.
I am 155cm with 52kg- not low. But for sure low muscle weight!
My blood work in May (when creatinine in urine was 0.30) did not show kidney issues but liver stress.
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