GFR Levels Dropping? How Poor Sleep Raises Creatinine Levels Overnight

Are your GFR levels dropping even though you haven’t changed your diet or medications? Many adults are surprised when blood tests suddenly show rising creatinine levels, swelling, foamy urine, or ongoing fatigue. What most people don’t realize is that poor sleep and staying up late can damage kidney function overnight. In this video, Dr. Mattheus from Kidney Health 365 explains how sleep directly affects GFR levels and creatinine levels, why kidneys repair themselves during deep sleep, and how lack of rest leads to inflammation, high nighttime blood pressure, and faster kidney decline. You’ll also learn a simple 10-3-2-1 sleep routine that helps protect kidney function naturally and supports long-term renal health. ⚠️ This content is for educational purposes only. Always consult your nephrologist for medical advice. #LowGFR #KidneyHealth #improvegfr More Videos Suggested For You: Low GFR: What It Means & How to Improve It Fast (Doctor Explains Clearly)    • Low GFR: What It Means & How to Improve It...   How to Improve eGFR Fast (Backed by Real Science – No Fluff)    • How to Improve eGFR Fast (Backed by Real S...   Low GFR: What It Means & How to Improve It Fast (Doctor Explains Clearly)    • Low GFR: What It Means & How to Improve It...   Foamy Urine? Top 10 Drinks To Stop Proteinuria and Heal Your Kidneys    • Foamy Urine? Top 10 Drinks To Stop Protein...   Foamy Urine: Avoid These 10 Kidney-Damaging Foods!    • Foamy Urine: Avoid These 10 Kidney-Damagin...   TIMESTAMP 00:00 INTRODUCTION 01:59 WHY YOUR KIDNEYS CRAVE DEEP SLEEP 04:21 THREE DEVASTATING CONSEQUENCES OF SLEEP DEPRIVATION ON GFR 06:57 THE SCIENTIFIC PROOF LINKING SLEEP LOSS TO RENAL DECLINE 09:25 THE TEN THREE TWO ONE STRATEGY FOR RENAL RECOVERY 12:07 THE 3-HOUR DINNER RULE FOR KIDNEY PROTECTION 13:57 CONCLUSION Reference sources 1. GFR Range by Age – National Kidney Foundation https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/... 2. What Is GFR and Why It Matters – NKF https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/gfr 3. Understanding CKD Stages (GFR Lower than 60) – NKF https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/... 4. CKD Facts in the United States – CDC https://www.cdc.gov/kidneydisease/bas... 5. Age-Related GFR Decline – National Kidney Foundation Welcome to Kidney Health 365 — your trusted channel dedicated to supporting kidney health for adults 55 and older. Here, we focus on simple and effective ways to care for your kidneys through daily habits, natural remedies, and especially the right kidney health foods. Our videos explore how specific kidney health foods can help prevent kidney disease, manage existing conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, and boost overall energy. You'll learn about what to eat, what to avoid, and how to build a sustainable lifestyle that keeps your kidneys strong—one meal at a time. At Kidney Health 365, we also share lifestyle tips for hydration, sleep, and gentle movement—all key to aging well with healthy kidneys. Subscribe now and join a growing community that believes in the power of small steps, shared experiences, and the healing potential of kidney health foods. Let’s protect your kidneys and enjoy life—365 days a year.