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There are four key causes of low creatinine: low muscle mass; liver problems; diet; pregnancy or illness; Low muscle mass. Levels of creatinine are often linked with muscle mass or the amount of muscle in the body, which can decrease with age or illness.
A vegetarian diet is one common cause of a low creatinine. Animal protein from meat and fish contributes to the blood creatinine level, but plant-based foods do not. Since vegetarians do not eat animal proteins, their creatinine levels tend to be lower than those of nonvegetarians. Pregnant women also tend to have a reduced blood creatinine level. This occurs, in part, because the kidneys more efficiently clear creatinine and other waste products from the blood during pregnancy. Less Common Causes. Advanced liver disease is another possible cause of low creatinine.