The Bigger Supplement Conversation: What Creatine Teaches Us About Clinical Discernment

Creatine is one of the most researched supplements in the world, yet it’s still surrounded by confusion, especially when it comes to kidney health and lab interpretation.In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie looks at creatine through a clinical lens. She explains why creatinine levels often rise when someone takes creatine, why that change is frequently misinterpreted as kidney damage, and what labs actually tell us about kidney function.This conversation also opens a bigger question about supplements: how practitioners can develop real discernment. She is separating myths, marketing, and fear from meaningful science and clinical context.What’s Inside This Episode? Why creatinine often rises with creatine and why it doesn’t necessarily mean kidney damage The difference between creatinine production and kidney filtration Why lab markers can be misinterpreted when supplements are involved How creatine supports cellular energy and metabolic health The bigger clinical question: how practitioners develop discernment around supplements When creatine may be helpful and when it deserves a closer lookResources and Links:Download the full transcript hereDownload our FREE Guide to Customize your Food Plan for Health and LongevityJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results. Check out other podcast episodes here