Kidney Health

Monitors kidney function for bodybuilders, who face elevated risk due to high protein intake, creatine use, NSAID use, and nephrotoxic compounds. Includes Cystatin C, which is not affected by muscle mass unlike creatinine.

When to Test

Fasted, morning draw. Avoid intense exercise for 48 hours before testing (exercise elevates creatinine).

Testing Frequency

Every 6 months on TRT/cruise. Every cycle if running compounds known to affect kidneys (Tren, high-dose orals).

Markers in This Panel(7)

Creatinine

Kidney Function

Standard kidney marker, but elevated by muscle mass and creatine supplementation.

Ref: 60 – 110 umol/L

eGFR

Kidney Function

Estimated filtration rate derived from creatinine; often falsely low in muscular individuals.

Ref: 90 – 999 mL/min/1.73m2

Cystatin C

Kidney Function

Not affected by muscle mass or diet. The most accurate kidney marker for bodybuilders.

Ref: 0.55 – 1.15 mg/L

Urea

Kidney Function

Elevated by high protein intake; compare with creatinine for true kidney assessment.

Ref: 3 – 8 mmol/L

Uric Acid

Kidney Function

Can indicate kidney stress; also elevated by high purine diets.

Ref: 0.2 – 0.42 mmol/L

Albumin/Creatinine Ratio

Kidney Function

Albumin-to-creatinine ratio in urine; detects early kidney damage before other markers change.

Ref: — – 2.5 mg/mmol

Potassium

Electrolytes

Kidney-regulated electrolyte; abnormal levels suggest renal dysfunction.

Ref: 3.5 – 5 mmol/L

Related Compounds

Testosterone Enanthate Trenbolone Acetate Boldenone Undecylenate

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