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Certain medications can artificially raise or lower your eGFR result without changing actual kidney function. Learn which drugs distort eGFR, why they do it, and how clinicians should adjust.
Read clinical reviewStandard eGFR reference ranges label anything above 60 mL/min/1.73 m² as normal, but functional medicine targets 90-120. Learn what the gap means for medication dosing, kidney health, and longevity.
Read clinical reviewA clinical breakdown of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), what it tells you about kidney function, how it's calculated, and why it matters for medication dosing.
Read clinical reviewLearn when to order an eGFR test, what normal eGFR levels mean, how results affect medication dosing for GLP-1s and metformin, and when to retest based on ADA and KDIGO guidelines.
Read clinical reviewA physician-reviewed guide to the lab tests you should pair with eGFR, including urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio, cystatin C, BMP, CBC, and more, to accurately stage kidney disease and guide medication dosing.
Read clinical reviewLearn proven, evidence-based ways to raise your eGFR and protect kidney function, including medications, dietary changes, blood pressure control, and lifestyle interventions backed by clinical trials.
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