Why would a CK level be low?
What does it mean if your Creatine kinase result is too low? A low CK level could be the result of alcoholic liver disease or rheumatoid arthritis. As CK levels are a reflection of total muscle mass, people who have been confined to bed rest for extended periods of time will display abnormally low CK levels.
What level of CK is concerning?
In a healthy adult, the serum CK level varies with a number of factors (gender, race and activity), but normal range is 22 to 198 U/L (units per liter). Higher amounts of serum CK can indicate muscle damage due to chronic disease or acute muscle injury.
What is the normal range for creatine kinase?
Adult/elderly: Male: 55-170 units/L or 55-170 units/L (SI units) Female: 30-135 units/L or 30-135 units/L (SI units)
How can I increase my creatine kinase levels?
Physical exercise or strenuous sporting activities can increase blood creatine kinase (CK) levels—something to bear in mind in patients with suspected statin-associated muscle symptoms. In their article about CK increases under statin treatment, Laufs et al. have repeatedly highlighted this important aspect (1).
When should I worry about creatine kinase?
If you have higher than normal CK-MB enzymes, it may mean you have an inflammation of the heart muscle or are having or recently had a heart attack. If you have higher than normal CK-BB enzymes, it may mean you have had a stroke or brain injury.
Does stress affect CK levels?
At M2, a correlation between emotional stress and CK levels was found (r = 0.595; p = 0.041). Results at M3 showed correlations between general stress and CK levels (r = 0.657; p = 0.020) and between sport-specific stress related to injury and CK levels (ρ = 0.659; p = 0.020).
What supplements raise CK levels?
A study suggests that creatine supplementation may help build muscle and increase creatine kinase activity in athletes [95].