Creatinine is a waste product produced by muscle metabolism that is filtered out of the blood by the kidneys. High levels of creatinine may indicate kidney disease or damage.
Arginine is a precursor for the synthesis of creatine and subsequently creatinine. Arginine availability impacts creatine and creatinine levels.
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Serum creatinine is a direct measure and marker of creatinine levels in the blood. Elevated creatinine indicates impaired kidney function.
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Glycine is involved in the biosynthesis of creatine, which is broken down into creatinine. Changes in glycine levels can influence creatinine production and excretion.
Methionine acts as a methyl donor in the synthesis of creatine from guanidinoacetic acid. Methionine is indirectly related to creatinine levels.
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