Creatinine is a waste product measured in blood tests to help assess kidney function. An elevated result can have several causes, including dehydration, certain medications, or kidney disease.
Turmeric cannot be relied upon to normalize creatinine in an hour. If your creatinine is elevated, a healthcare professional can evaluate the result alongside your estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), urine tests, medications, and medical history.
Seek urgent medical attention if you develop very little or no urine, severe shortness of breath, confusion, or rapidly worsening swelling.
The Bottom Line
Turmeric can be a useful ingredient in a balanced diet, but claims that it completely reverses kidney damage in one hour are misleading. Protecting kidney function requires identifying the underlying problem and following appropriate medical advice.
If you have a recent creatinine result or an eGFR reading, those numbers can help you understand what your kidney tests may indicate.
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