Arjun Patel Arjun Patel Asked 6 months ago

Can supplements cause kidney damage?

My gym trainer suggested I take some protein and creatine supplements, but my wife is worried about their effects. She heard they can be bad for your kidneys. Can taking these supplements cause kidney damage?

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Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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I used to take high doses of over-the-counter calcium and Vitamin D supplements without checking my blood levels. During a routine health check, my kidney creatinine levels came back slightly elevated, so I stopped them immediately and now only take what my doctor prescribes.

Sushma Hegde Sushma Hegde Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Excessive load of chemical supplements can definitely put a strain on our kidneys, which work hard to filter our blood. In my experience, focusing on fresh, home-cooked food and deep breathing helps the organs stay healthy naturally. Please be very mindful of what pills you consume.

Harish Chawla Harish Chawla Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

In our times, we rarely had these supplement bottles, and we stayed quite healthy. I have seen many youngsters taking random protein and vitamin pills these days, which can strain the kidneys over time. Trust me, a simple balanced diet is always the safest and most reliable way for long-term health.

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Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

If you are popping multivitamin pills like they are daily candies, your kidneys are definitely not going to be happy with you! Just stick to natural food and don't load your body with extra chemicals unless a doctor actually tells you to.

Riya Sen Riya Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, taking unregulated gym or fat-burner supplements can be really risky for the kidneys. I almost fell for those detox tea advertisements last year, but thankfully my doctor friend warned me about how they can harm kidney functions. It is always better to be safe than sorry!

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Manju Warrier Manju Warrier Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My nephew started taking heavy protein powders for bodybuilding and ended up with kidney strain and severe dehydration. We had to stop everything and put him on a strict natural diet under doctor's guidance. Please be very careful with what supplements you allow your children to take.

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