The Quiet Alarm of Rising Creatinine
Creatinine, that unassuming waste from muscle activity, usually glides out with your urine, thanks to healthy kidneys. But when levels climb—often above 1.2 mg/dL for women or 1.4 for men—it signals your kidneys might be straining. Over 37 million Americans grapple with chronic kidney issues, many unaware until it’s advanced. Fatigue sets in, like a fog you can’t shake; sleep fractures under the weight of worry. Ever woken up bloated, wondering if yesterday’s choices tipped the scale? These imbalances often tie to dehydration, inflammation, or oxidative stress—silent culprits after 50. But what if your wind-down ritual held hidden allies? A bedtime drink could hydrate deeply, flush gently, and nurture repair while you rest. Curious about the first one that might surprise you?