BUN and BUN/Creatinine ratio levels

[motozone]

I recently had bloodwork done and had high BUN (30 mg/dL) and BUN/Creatinine Ratio (29) levles. My question is, have others received numbers this high? I've read high protein diet can elevate these numbers.

 

[jmmdm2]

Can you provide the reference values of the test as well? What was the range...

I had a high BUN when loading protein at about 385grams/day. BUN was a 27 on a 6 - 24 scale if I recall correctly.

 

[ironlifter36]

Mine normally comes in 1 to 2 points high. Slightly elevated values are generally exercise/workout related from what I read.

 

[DylanGemelli]

you should be fine but i use this product for elevated kidney values... https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/p/solaray-total-cleanse-kidneys-60-capsules/so-1928

 

[motozone]

Can you provide the reference values of the test as well? What was the range...

I had a high BUN when loading protein at about 385grams/day. BUN was a 27 on a 6 - 24 scale if I recall correctly.

BUN 6-24 mg/dL
BUN/Creatinine ratio 9-20



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[jmmdm2]

What's your protein intake for the day? Water intake? Are you taking any supplements?

 

[motozone]

What's your protein intake for the day? Water intake? Are you taking any supplements?

Protein was pretty high, about 200 - 250 grams/day. I was taking APS Mesomorph, GAT Jetfuse and Dark Storm Nutrition Pre Workout. Probably too much creatine. I had been on a high water intake of 2 gal per day. After that, though, I went through a dehydration period of 2 days. I may have upset some of my kidney function because the dehydration felt pretty tough. The blood test was a week after.

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[DylanGemelli]

yes, lay off the creatine and keep your water and potassium up...