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Creatinine was discovered in the 1880s as the natural breakdown product of creatine, which French chemist Michel Eugène Chevreul had first isolated from meat in 1832. This initial discovery set the stage for its later identification as a crucial marker for assessing kidney health.

Creatine was first discovered in 1832 by a French scientist, Michel Eugène Chevreul, who isolated it from a water-extract of skeletal muscle. However, the journey from its initial isolation to its modern use as a popular sports supplement is a story spanning over 150 years and involving other key researchers.