Devraj Sharma Devraj Sharma Asked 6 months ago

Is lemon good for kidney creatinine?

My recent blood reports showed slightly elevated creatinine levels, and I'm trying to bring them down naturally. My sister mentioned that lemon might help. Is lemon good for managing kidney creatinine levels?

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Shruthi Srinivasan Shruthi Srinivasan Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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My grandmother always recommended lemon water for general cleansing. However, when it comes to high creatinine levels, it means the kidneys are already under stress, so we must be very careful with potassium intake. I strongly suggest consulting your nephrologist before changing your diet.

Varun Nair Varun Nair Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

My father's creatinine levels went up slightly last year and we thought of giving him fresh lemon juice daily. But the doctor actually told us that while lemon is great for stones, it won't magically lower creatinine levels. You need proper medical management and a low-protein diet for that.

Vikrant Mehra Vikrant Mehra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I recently had a health scare where my creatinine was borderline high due to heavy gym supplements. Lemon water helped me stay hydrated, but the main thing that brought my levels down was drinking 3-4 liters of plain water and stopping protein supplements. Get a doctor's advice first.

Abhishek Patil Abhishek Patil Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Adequate hydration is critical to keep kidney functions running smoothly and manage creatinine. Fresh lemon water can be a refreshing option, but don't treat it as a medical cure. Focus on keeping your blood pressure in check and doing moderate walking if your doctor permits.

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Preeti Sen Preeti Sen Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Lemon water can help keep you hydrated, which is always good for the kidneys. But high creatinine is a sensitive issue, so please consult a medical expert to get a proper treatment plan.

Suman Lata Suman Lata Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I always believe in home remedies, but high creatinine levels are not something we should try to treat at home with just lemon juice. It requires a proper medical diagnosis to find the root cause. Use lemon water only as a simple hydrating drink alongside your doctor's prescriptions.

Rohan Grewal Rohan Grewal Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I love adding lemon to make my food taste amazing, but when it comes to kidney health and creatinine, we have to look past the taste buds. High creatinine usually needs a proper medically managed diet with specific salt and protein limits. Check with a specialist before rely on lemon water.

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