What are the risks of low creatine kinase?
Disease description:
I recently underwent a routine examination at the hospital, which revealed that my serum creatine kinase (CK) level was lower than normal. What are the potential health implications of low creatine kinase?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Junfeng
Low creatine kinase (CK) levels are generally not harmful to the body but warrant regular monitoring. Creatine kinase is a metabolic enzyme primarily found in skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and brain tissue. Persistently low CK levels may reflect reduced muscle mass or activity. It is advisable to adjust one’s diet appropriately—particularly by increasing intake of protein-rich foods—to help improve this condition.
