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What is a normal GFR for a 55 year old female?

I am a 55-year-old female. I want to know what is a normal GFR for a 55-year-old female?

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Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) greater than 60 or higher is the normal range. GRR lower than 60 may mean kidney disease. GFR 15 or lower may mean kidney failure. There are urine tests, Dipstick urine test, Urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) which compares albumin to creatinine in your urine. Blood tests, Serum creatinine, glomerular filtration rate (GFR), Blood Urea Nitrogen, Blood test, Imaging, and others. BUN/Creatinine ratio is usually between 10:1 to 20:1, and its depend on hydration, protein consumption and multiple other factors. Even tough your creatinine leve is normal, a great natural way to reduce your creatinine level is to by reducing you protein intake. Eating fiber-rich foods. Also fruits with high content ox antioxidants like cranberries, kiwi, applet, and blueberries. Thank you.