Creatinine 7.1 to 0.9 in 2 Days! 4 Safe Fats for Kidney Health & 4 Risky Fats You Must Watch

 Here’s a clear, realistic and evidence-based breakdown of the topic:

Creatinine 7.1 → 0.9 in 2 days is medically impossible
(without dialysis, plasma exchange or extremely rare spontaneous recovery)

Such a dramatic drop in just 48 hours would require almost complete and sudden restoration of kidney filtration function. In real clinical practice this almost never happens naturally.

What a realistic creatinine drop looks like

Starting creatinine	Typical fastest realistic drop	Time frame	Usual cause / intervention
7.1 mg/dL	↓ to ~3.5–5.0	3–7 days	Aggressive hydration + stopping nephrotoxic drugs
7.1 mg/dL	↓ to ~2.0–3.5	7–21 days	Resolving acute kidney injury (AKI)
7.1 mg/dL	↓ to <1.5	1–3 months	Recovery from severe AKI (best case scenario)
7.1 mg/dL (chronic)	Little to no change	–	Chronic kidney disease stage 4–5

A drop from 7.1 to 0.9 in 2 days belongs in the category of medical myth / clickbait exaggeration.

4 Fats / Oils That Are Generally Safer / More Kidney-Friendly

These fats are usually better tolerated in moderate amounts even when kidneys are compromised:

Fat / Oil	Why it’s relatively kidney-friendly	Best way to use	Notes / Cautions
Extra virgin olive oil	High monounsaturated fats, strong anti-inflammatory polyphenols	1–3 Tbsp / day in salads, cooking	One of the best documented fats for CKD
Avocado oil	Very high smoke point, monounsaturated, vitamin E	Cooking, dressings	Mild taste, expensive but very good profile
Flaxseed oil (cold only)	Very high plant omega-3 (ALA)	1–2 tsp / day cold (salads, smoothies)	Must be refrigerated, quickly goes rancid
Small amount of fatty fish	Direct DHA & EPA omega-3 (strongest anti-inflammatory form)	100–150 g salmon/mackerel/sardines 2×/week	Best omega-3 source, watch phosphorus content

4 Fats / Oils That Require More Caution (Especially in Advanced CKD)

Fat / Oil	Main concern in kidney disease	Practical recommendation	Why it’s problematic
Coconut oil	Very high saturated fat → worsens lipid profile & inflammation	Limit to 1–2 tsp / day max	Once very popular, now mostly discouraged
Palm oil	Extremely high saturated fat, pro-inflammatory	Minimize / avoid	Very common in processed foods
Butter & ghee	High saturated fat + cholesterol	Very small amounts only	Better to use olive oil instead
Large amounts of fried foods / trans fats	Inflammation + oxidative stress + bad lipid profile	Avoid almost completely	Deep-fried, margarine, many bakery products

Quick Summary Table for Seniors / People with Reduced Kidney Function

Goal	Best choices	Use sparingly / avoid	Notes
General kidney-friendly fat	Extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil	Coconut oil, palm oil, butter	Olive oil has the strongest evidence
Strong anti-inflammatory omega-3	Fatty fish (salmon, sardines) 2×/week	Fish oil supplements in high doses	Food > supplements when kidneys impaired
Plant omega-3 (ALA)	Flaxseed oil (cold), chia, walnuts	–	Conversion to DHA/EPA is low
Avoid worsening lipids	–	Large amounts of saturated & trans fats	Especially important in CKD stage 3b+

Bottom line for most people with elevated creatinine

Most kidney-friendly daily fat strategy

• Main cooking/dressing fat → extra virgin olive oil
• Occasional fatty fish → 2× per week
• Small amounts of nuts/seeds → handful most days
• Limit coconut oil, butter, palm oil, deep-fried foods

Quick test question you can ask your doctor
“Given my current creatinine/eGFR, how many grams of fat and what kind of fat would you recommend per day?”

That one question usually gives you much clearer guidance than any internet list.

Stay safe and take care of those kidneys! 🫘❤️