Eggs are considered as one common nutritious food for people. Most people who
are weak or sick are suggested to take eggs for energy supplements. High
creatinine level usually gets kidney disorder involved. Can people with high
creatinine level eat eggs?
Before the question of whether people with high creatinine level eat eggs is
answered, what high creatinine level indicates should be established.
Creatinine refers to the byproducts of muscle metabolism, which is filtered
out by kidneys in normal condition. Temporary elevated creatinine level may be
associated with long time strenuous sports, excess intake of protein food etc,
while constant high creatinine level is an important indicator of kidney
dysfunction.
The main ingredients of eggs are mainly protein, calories and minerals, such
as calcium, potassium and Vitamin A. All of these substances are necessary to
strengthen human body. However, eggs actually are not a perfect choice for
people with high creatinine levels.
The reason is that proteins and other waste products should be filtered by
kidneys. However, high creatinine level people tend to with impaired kidneys. So
taking too much high-protein food will add extra burden for their kidneys.
Too much intake of eggs is not suggested to patients with high creatinine
level, but it does not mean that they can not manage in their diet anymore.
As we all know that egg is made up of egg white and yolk. The former one
contains a high-quality protein which is suitable for patients with kidney
disease. As for yolk, it is rich in cholesterol, which is an inducing agent for
atherosclerosis, causing more complications for people with impaired kidneys and
high creatinine levels.
Therefore, if you are with high creatinine level, proper intake of white egg
and saying no to yolk is a good choice. Before, you determine to manage some
food in your diet, you’d better have a talk with your doctors or dietitian at
first, or you also can send to kidney-treatment@hotmail.com for more guidelines in diet
and daily life.
