Myth buster
Creatine does not damage healthy kidneys
No. In healthy adults, creatine monohydrate has not been shown to damage kidney function, although it can make creatinine labs look misleading.
Short answer
No. In healthy adults, creatine monohydrate has not been shown to damage kidney function, although it can make creatinine labs look misleading.
Human trials and a 2025 meta-analysis do not show a kidney-injury signal in healthy adults; the main confusion is lab interpretation, not organ damage.
Practical takeaway
What to do instead
If you are healthy, creatine is not a kidney-damage story. If you already have kidney disease or abnormal labs, get clinician guidance before assuming it is safe for you.
The myth
“Creatine damages the kidneys.”
At a glance
- Status: published
- Topic: Supplements
- Author: No Lies Lifting Editorial