Does Creatine Cause Kidney Stones. 48 years experience pathology. I bought some creatine from gnc.
The kidney stones would probably return because taking creatine as a supplement causes kidney damage to healthy people. That said creatine supplements should be approached with caution if you have a history of liver or kidney issues. Creatine need extra water consumption to maintain its functioning.
If i take 5 grams of creatine daily will it causea kidney stone to form i have heard that it by product causes a build up in the kidneys causing stone.
A pubmed search was conducted to identify relevant articles using the keywords. Im trying to gain lean muscle someone told me that creatine can cause kidney stones later. So for you you d be at an even greater risk. This thing especially occurs in people who had family history of kidney disease.