Creatinine is a breakdown of creatine and is used for energy production.
Why is it important for a person to have his or her creatinine levels checked regularly?
The reason a person needs to have his or her creatinine levels checked regularly is because the amount of creatinine in the blood is an indication of how well the kidneys are functioning.
What are normal creatinine levels?
Normal creatinine levels fall between 0.6 to 1.2 milliliters in males, and 0.5 to 1.1 in females.
What can cause a person’s creatinine levels to be to low?
Malnutrition, weight loss, and certain illnesses can cause a person’s creatinine levels to drop below normal.
What can cause a person’s creatinine levels to be elevated?
When there is something wrong with a person’s kidneys, it can raise his or her creatinine levels. Illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure can contribute to this.
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What exactly are triglycerides?
Triglycerides are a measure of the amount of fat in the blood.
What are normal triglyceride levels?
Normal triglyceride levels are below 150. Bordeline high is 150-199, high is 200-499, and very high is over 500.
What causes a person’s triglyceride levels to be elevated?
Obesity, diabetes, kidney disease, and a diet that is high in fat may cause a person’s triglyceride levels to be elevated.
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If you are a pizza lover, you should add a creative spin to your pizza-gorging days try arugula and goat cheese pizza.
What you need: one fourth cup walnuts, two teaspoons olive oil (divided into two), one cup red onion, one pizza crust that is of the whole wheat variety, one cup of grape tomatoes, one fourth teaspoon of salt, one fourth teaspoon of pepper (freshly ground, of course), one and a half ounces of goat cheese and three fourths cup of baby arugula.
First, chop the walnuts until they are in coarse bits. Slice the grape tomatoes into half and wash and tear the baby arugula leaves into small pieces. The goat cheese should be sliced into small squares. Next, preheat your oven to 450°. On a baking sheet, toast the walnuts for three to four minutes.
Next, heat a teaspoon of the olive oil into your nonstick skillet. Add your onions and sauté it until the onion is golden in color. After this, prepare the crust by putting it onto a baking sheet that has been coated with olive-based cooking spray. Sprinkle the walnuts, sliced grape tomatoes and onions. Season it with a bit of salt and pepper and top with goat cheese before baking it for seven minutes. Scatter a bit of arugula on top and some splashes of olive oil before serving.
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